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4 K E E P I N G C U R R E N TNews items from across the Commonwealth

6 E N E R GY M AT T E R SBuilding an affordable, reliable energy future

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Pennsylvania pastimeMinor league baseball venues acrossCommonwealth provide host of family-friendly outings

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Electric yard tools save moneyCordless and electric yard tools cost lessmoney to operate than gasoline tools

12A COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONInformation and advice from your localelectric cooperative

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14 T I M E L I N E SYour newsmagazine through the years

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Thoughts from Earl Pitts–Uhmerikun!Earl contemplates a new idea: what it would be like to be a grandfather

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USDA unveils online mapping toolThe U.S. Department of Agriculture

(USDA) has a new online mapping toolthat provides a wealth of county-leveldata for rural counties across the coun-try. The “Atlas of Rural and Small-Town

America” has more than 60 statisticalindicators encompassing demographic,economic and agricultural data frommore than 2,000 counties across theUnited States.

Nearly 50 million people — approxi-mately 17 percent of the U.S. population —live in non-metro areas. While most peo-ple realize that rural areas and urbanareas face different challenges, this atlasdemonstrates that economic challengesvary between rural counties in differentparts of the country and even withinstates.

The atlas combines data from theU.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau ofLabor Statistics, the Bureau of EconomicAnalysis and the USDA into four cate-gories, including:k People — demographic profiles includ-

ing age, race/ethnicity, education, fam-ily composition, population change,migration and immigration.

k Jobs — conditions and trends affectingthe labor force, including employment,unemployment, industries and occupa-tions.

k Agriculture — farm structure, farmsize, income, sales and households.

k Counties — economic structure, land-scape, amenities, poverty level andpopulation.

Users can click on any non-metrocounty in the United States and a pop-up box will show data relating to each ofthe four categories. Information aboutthe entire country or regions of thecountry (such as employment data) isalso available.

The “Atlas of Rural and Small-TownAmerica” is available online atwww.ers.usda.gov/data/ruralatlas.

Obama calls for Great Lakescleanup program

In his Fiscal Year 2012 budget pro-posal, President Barack Obama is callingfor the expenditure of $350 million for along-range Great Lakes cleanup program.

During President Obama’s campaignin 2008, he pledged $5 billion over a 10-yearperiod to battle invasive species, step upremoval of toxic sediments, restorewildlife habitat and fix long-term envi-ronmental problems in the Great Lakes.

Flight 93 families seeking fundsfor memorial

Families of those who died on UnitedAirlines Flight 93 are asking Congress toapprove additional funding for a memo-rial at the Somerset County, Pennsylva-nia, site where the Boeing 757 crashedon Sept. 11, 2001.

The hijacked plane crashed shortlyafter 10 a.m. after passengers and crew

members tried to retake the flight afterlearning three other planes hijacked thatmorning by terrorists had crashed intobuildings in New York City and Wash-ington, D.C.

Flight 93 was on its way fromNewark, N.J., to San Francisco when itcrashed into a field near Shanksville inrural Somerset County. All 33 passengersand seven crew members aboard died.

The site of the Flight 93 crash is interritory served by Somerset Rural Elec-tric Cooperative. Cooperative crewsresponding to reported outages in thearea were among the first people at thecrash scene and assisted as needed inthe investigative and recovery efforts.

Family members of those who died inthe crash have been meeting with mem-bers of Congress to encourage approvalof President Barack Obama’s budgetrequest of $3.7 million for the memorialin the next fiscal year.

The first phase of the permanentmemorial, which will be located at thecrash site to replace a temporary memo-rial, is scheduled to be dedicated on the10th anniversary of the crash on Sept. 11,2011.

The federal government has alreadyprovided $10 million for the expected $60 million project. The state has pledged$18.5 million and another $20 million hasbeen raised from private donations. l

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TIGHTER government regulations —and the high cost to comply with newrules — may signal lights-out for manyof the nation’s older coal-fired powerplants at a time when forecasters predictenergy demand will eventually outpacesupply.

“Americans could see power short-ages by the end of the decade if new gen-eration sources don’t materialize,” cau-tions Glenn English, CEO of theNational Rural Electric CooperativeAssociation (NRECA), the Arlington,Va.-based service organization of thenation’s more than 900 electric coopera-tives.

To meet the challenge, electric cooper-atives are using energy efficiency meas-ures and innovative technology toreduce electric demand. But these meas-ures will only go so far. Eventually, theneed to build new generation to “keepthe lights on” will take center stage.

An investment of time, moneyThe North American Electric Relia-

bility Corporation (NERC), the bulkpower grid watchdog for the UnitedStates and most of Canada, estimates thecountry will need to build 135,000megawatts (MW) of new generation by2017 to meet demand. Facilities on thedrawing board, though, will only deliver77,000 MW — leaving an energy gap.

Planning, building and launching abaseload power plant is no small feat.Even if the permitting process is non-controversial — meaning there are nosignificant objections to a facility — acoal-fired generating station takes six to

seven years from start to finish, a com-bined cycle natural gas plant three tofour years, while a nuclear plantrequires 10 years at minimum, notesJohn Holt, NRECA senior manager forgeneration & fuels.

Wind farms and large solar projects,in many cases, need a shorter amount oftime to complete — about two years total— but they are handicapped by intermit-tency issues: even with good locationand plenty of breezes, wind generationis available at most 40 percent of thetime and seldom operates (due to a lackof wind) during periods of peak con-sumption on hot, humid summer week-day afternoons or cold weather belowminus 22 degrees Fahrenheit; solarpower systems operate only during day-light hours and are affected by cloudcover. Wind and solar resources musthave back-up, or firming, generation,such as natural gas plants, ready to

come on-line when the wind stops blow-ing or the sun stops shining, and thatadds extra expense.

Federal rules impact energy pricesRulemakings by the U.S. Environ-

mental Protection Agency (EPA) willimpact electric bills and put affordabilityand reliability at risk. According to thereport, “Potential Resource AdequacyImpacts of U.S. Environmental Regula-tions,” commissioned by NERC, fourpending EPA rules would place new andcostly hurdles on power generators. Infact, regulations impacting cooling waterintake, coal ash disposal, interstate trans-port of air pollutants, and using Maxi-mum Achievable Control Technology(MACT) to curb emissions from powerplants could force electric utilities toretire or retrofit 33,000 MW to 70,000MW of generating capacity by 2015. Afifth hurdle, reducing power plant emis-

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SOLAR-POWERED GENERATION GROWS: Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, based in Colorado,is part of one of the largest solar projects in the nation, the Cimarron Solar Facility in New Mexico. Solar-powered generation is becoming more popular as states set renewable energy standards.

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sions of carbon dioxide, presents an evengreater challenge since no viable, com-mercially tested solution exists.

The Electric Power Research Institute(EPRI), an electric utility research con-sortium that includes electric coopera-tives as members, contends if the EPAdesignates coal ash, a residue producedby coal-fired power plants that is usedas a Portland cement substitute, as haz-ardous, it could cost utilities — and con-sumer electric bills — between $5.32 bil-lion and $7.62 billion annually.

“Because of these new rules, we’reexpecting a number of existing coalplants will be shut down,” asserts KirkJohnson, NRECA vice president ofenergy & environmental policy. “Thecost of compliance will simply be toomuch.”

Only two alternate baseload genera-tion options are currently available tomeet America’s demand for safe, reli-able, and affordable electric energy —natural gas, which is priced in a volatilecommodities markets, or nuclear power,

which requires along lead time forconstruction andwill likely have atougher road giventhe tragedy inJapan.

Natural gas atpresent seems likean attractiveoption to satisfyour nation’senergy appetitebecause the fuel isrelatively cheap,power plants thatuse it can bebrought on-linemore quickly, andburning gas pro-duces less carbondioxide than coal.

“But right now,we’re in a naturalgas price bubble,”Holt cautions.“While economicstoday favor naturalgas, my concern isjust two or three

years ago natural gas was three times asexpensive. So it could easily and rapidlygo up in cost.”

Working to keep electric billsaffordable

To reduce the need for new powerplants, electric co-ops are fashioning avariety of innovative solutions to reduceload during times of peak demand — theelectric utility industry’s equivalent ofrush-hour traffic when wholesale powercosts skyrocket: direct control of electricwater heaters, air conditioners, electricthermal storage units, and other appli-ances in the homes of volunteer con-sumers; interruptible contracts withcommercial and industrial accounts,such as irrigation pumps, large retailers,and factories, that are able to temporarilyshut down or run emergency generators;calling on consumer-owned (distributed)generation to start up; and the new kidon the block, personal energy manage-ment — notably in-home displays, webportals, and smart thermostats that

ELECTRICITY NEEDS INCREASE: Natural gas power plants, like this unitoperated by Golden Spread Electric Cooperative in Texas, are likely to ful-fill our electricity needs in the short term.

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inform consumers, in real time, whenload peaks are happening, allowing themto voluntarily decide when and how tocurtail electric use to save money.

Most co-ops are also ramping upenergy efficiency programs. Accordingto NRECA Market Research Services,nearly all electric co-ops offer efficiencyeducational resources, and 77 percentoffer residential energy audits.

To find out about energy efficiencyprograms in Pennsylvania, visit yourlocal cooperative’s website or the Data-base of State Incentives for Renewables& Efficiency at www.dsireusa.org. l

Sources: North American Electric Relia-bility Corporation, U.S. Energy Informa-tion Administration, Electric PowerResearch Institute

Magen Howard writes on consumer andcooperative affairs for the National RuralElectric Cooperative Association, theArlington, Va.-based service organizationfor the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned,not-for-profit electric cooperatives. MeganMcKoy-Noe contributed to this article.

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JAMIE FLICK and his four boys arediehard baseball fans.

Flick, a member of the Mansfield-basedTri-County Rural Electric Cooperative, is aseason ticket holder for the nearbyWilliamsport Crosscutters, the minorleague affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Last year, Flick got the chance to adda little something extra to his baseballexperience. Flick and his family hostedtwo Phillies prospects, including JesseBiddle, top pick of the Phillies in 2010.

“That was a lot of excitement for ourkids,” he reports.

Baseball is the quintessential Americanpastime. And in Pennsylvania, there areplenty of ways to enjoy America’s sport.

Down on the farmOf course, the Keystone State has two

pro clubs with the Philadelphia Phillies

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and the Pittsburgh Pirates. But a bevy ofminor league clubs across the state pro-vides family-friendly outings at pricesthat won’t hurt the wallet.

Dubbed the “farm system” by Hall-of-Fame baseball executive Branch Rickey,minor league baseball has helped playersdevelop their skills for the major leaguesfor over a century. Rickey, who oncecoached the Allegheny College baseballteam in Meadville — and more famouslysigned the likes of Jackie Robinson andRoberto Clemente to professional base-ball contracts, was noted for saying the

minor leagues would“grow” players down onthe farm like corn.

Today, minor leaguebaseball’s popularity con-tinues to grow. Lancasterand York have built base-ball stadiums in the pastfive years as a sparkplugfor urban revitalization. Inthe state capital, Harris-burg’s minor league parkon City Island recentlyunderwent renovations toadd seating capacity.

The Reading Phillies,the Double-A affiliate ofthe Philadelphia Phillies,opened their season with a$10 million upgrade.

Improvements to the historic FirstEnergyStadium, which opened in 1951, startedlast year in order to have the stadiumready for opening day on April 14,reports Tommy Viola, team spokesman.

The club wanted to keep the featuresthat have made the stadium popular,such as the deck seating behind left field,and the heated pool just over the right

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UNIQUE VIEWS: In addition to watching a greatminor league team, attendees at the AltoonaCurve games at the Blair County Ballpark are ableto watch an operating rollercoaster just behindright field and gaze at the scenic AlleghenyMountains in the distance.

Minor league baseball venues across Commonwealthprovide host of family-friendly outings

field wall. At the same time, there was aneed to make some updates.

“We wanted to keep that classic feel,but we wanted to have some updatedfeatures,” Viola explains.

The renovations included a teamstore — a feature the Reading Philliesdidn’t have before — and expanded con-cession stands. For years, concessionstands were located underneath theseats, making for crowded travel attimes. Now, the stadium will have a foodcourt of its own, along with a stagewhere local musical acts will play forpre-and post-game events.

All of those were needed upgrades tohelp the fan experience, Viola notes.

“It was one of the oldest ballparks,”he says. “We needed to update it.”

Play ballThe month of April holds opening

days for many of the minor league clubsacross the state. To be sure, there’s

Pennsylvaniapastime

CROWD PLEASER: Outfielder Steve Susdorf, who played for theWilliamsport Crosscutters in 2008, visits with the hometown crowd.Drafted in 2008 in the 19th round by the Philadelphia Phillies, heplayed for the Clearwater Threshers in 2010. At press time, he hadnot yet been assigned to a 2011 team.

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the SeaWolves, the Double-A affiliate ofthe Detroit Tigers.

“It is not just for individuals; it isgood for business, youth groups andcivic organizations,” he reports. “Ball-parks are a place for everyone.”

For Flick and his family, a love ofbaseball is more than just enjoying anight at the stadium.

Last year, the Crosscutters askedFlick if he could host a ballplayer. Flickwas sold immediately.

But one afternoon, Flick saw Biddleteaching his youngest son how to throwa slider in the backyard. Then, he knewhis family had something special ontheir hands.

“We would host again in a heartbeat,”he says.

Family funNot every baseball fan has an experi-

ence like the Flicks. But, on any givensummer night in Pennsylvania, there’s aballpark with a home game. So the trickfor minor league clubs is to find ways toentice the casual fans and families intothe stadium.

First, there’s the price. It’s cheaper thanmajor league games, and often a bettervalue than taking the family to the movies,says Mike Passanisi, director of communi-cations with the Altoona Curve, the Dou-

A CELEBRATION: Members of the York Revolution celebrate a win in York at Sovereign Bank Stadium.

enough action to draw in the diehardfans. But clubs also plan between-inning entertainment and special pro-motions to attract novice baseball fans.

“Our goal is that when you leave theballpark, you’ve had a good time,”emphasizes Gabe Sinicropi Jr., vice pres-ident of marketing and public relationsfor the Williamsport Crosscutters. “Andyou may not remember if we won orlost. Baseball is the backdrop to theentertainment.”

Plus, the ballpark is a great place forgroup outings.

As the manager of human resourcesat Northwestern Rural Electric Coopera-tive, Ken Lindberg is in charge of plan-ning monthly employee activities. One ofthe favorite — and most well-attended —is the annual late spring family outing tosee the Erie SeaWolves play. Because thegroup usually includes about 100employees and family members, thecooperative gets a break on the entrancefee, plus a considerable amount of adver-tising in the form of verbal announce-ments and written scoreboard acknowl-edgements during the game.

“Based on the attendance we typi-cally get, the baseball game is one of themost popular employee events we have

had,” Lindberg notes. “We usually offera picnic of hot dogs and hamburgers, sopeople come early and eat, and then theyenjoy the game.”

Groups and businesses can reserve ablock of tickets in a given section, orenjoy picnic areas at Jerry Uht Park,reports John Frey, general manager of

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Stadiums are more than ashrine to America’s pastime.Instead, they represent every-thing that’s good about sum-mer: warm nights, relaxationand an abundance of good food.

Each is unique in its ownright. Harrisburg’s stadium ison an island in the middle ofthe Susquehanna River. Visi-tors to Altoona can see a roller-coaster over the right fieldfence. In Reading, visitors canwatch a game from a heatedpool. And Bowman’s Field inWilliamsport is the second-oldest ballpark in the nation.

“I’m jealous of all our fans,” says Sini-cropi from his office in Williamsport. “I’mhere working, and I love what I do, butthey are here kicking back enjoying a sum-

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OPENING MOMENT: The York Revolution outfield of James Shanks(12), Scott Grimes (22), and Steve Haake (15) observe theNational Anthem with a ‘Field of Dreams’ team prior to a homegame at Sovereign Bank Stadium.

mer evening with a beverage and a hotdog.You can’t beat it.” l

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ble-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. “It’s an affordable way to spend a few

hours,” he states. “I think the word isgetting out about that.”

One way that clubs try to spice upthe experience is by a plethora ofbetween-inning entertainment choicesto keep the crowd energized.

Mascot races, T-shirts thrown intostands and family competitions are thenorm at minor league baseball stadi-ums. At Reading, a mascot dubbed the“Crazy Hotdog Vendor” throws hotdogsinto the stands, while Altoona hostsjousting competitions.

“It’s about the atmosphere at the ball-park, the promotions,” Passanisi says.“That is what minor league baseball isall about.”

But perhaps the greatest attractionfor baseball is the stadium itself.

Traveling with kids orgrandkids thissummer?

Designed to fascinate and inspire,children’s museums are located in bothurban and rural areas throughout thecountry. Many of the museums are con-nected through reciprocity programs (aone-year membership at the museumdown the road may get you a free orreduced admission at partner museumsin other states).

Children’s museums in 41 states, theDistrict of Columbia and two Canadianprovinces participate in the Associationof Children’s Museums (ACM) ReciprocalProgram. You can view a complete list-ing of participating museums atwww.childrensmuseums.org/visit/reciprocal.htm.

FACTS ON CHILDREN’S MUSEUMSHere are some facts about children’s

museums, according to the ACM:k More than one out of three children’s

museums is located in suburban orrural areas.

k The number of children’s museumsgrew from 38 in 1975 to more than243 by 2010; more than 75 new muse-ums are in the planning phase.

k The largest children’s museum is TheChildren’s Museum of Indianapolis(Indiana) with 433,000 square feet.

k The oldest children’s museum is the

Brooklyn Children’s Museum (NewYork), which opened in 1899.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS IN PENNSYLVANIAk Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of

Lancaster, 721 Landis Valley Road,Lancaster, is a not-for-profit organiza-tion dedicated to helping kids ages 2through 10 learn while making surethey have lots of fun in the process.For information, call 717/569-KIDS orlog on to www.handsonhouse.org.

k The Children’s Museum, 2 West Sev-enth Street, Bloomsburg, is a non-profitorganization that includes an arts andscience center, as well as a hands-onmuseum with traveling exhibits. Forinformation, call 570/389-9206 or logon to www.the-childrens-museum.org.

k The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh,10 Children’s Way, Allegheny Square,Pittsburgh, bases its exhibits on thephilosophy of “play with real stuff,”where real things and real processeschallenge children’s abilities and helpthem understand the world they livein. For information, call 412/322-5058or log on to www.pittsburghkids.org.

k The Johnstown Children’s Museum,operated by the Johnstown Area Her-itage Association, 201 Sixth Avenue,Johnstown, allows children to learnabout Johnstown’s geography, history,culture, industry and more throughplay. For more information, call814/539-1889 or log on to

www.jaha.org and click on the John-stown Children’s Museum link.

k The Erie Children’s Museum, 420French Street, Erie, strives to enrichthe lives of children by providing aneducational, creative, interactive andsafe environment where learning andfun go hand in hand. For more infor-mation, call 814/453-3743 or log on towww.eriechildrensmuseum.org.

k Curiosity Connection, operated by theState Museum of Pennsylvania, 300North Street, Harrisburg, is a Pennsyl-vania-themed, hands-on play environ-ment where children ages 1 through 5and their families can play, discoverand learn together. For information,call 717/787-4980 or log on towww.statemuseumpa.org and click onthe Curiosity Connection link.

k Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue ofthe Republic (formerly North Con-course Drive), Philadelphia, is home tosix interactive exhibit zones across38,000 square feet designed toencourage learning through play. Forinformation, call 215/581-3181 or log onto www.pleasetouchmuseum.org.

k A Quaint Corner Children’s Museum,2000 Union Avenue, Altoona, offerseducational and interactive exhibits forchildren and families that spark imagi-nation, which inspires learning andnurtures growth through play. Forinformation, call 814/944-6830 or logon to www.quaintcorner.org.

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Around the bases…Baseball is big in Pennsylvania. And in the minor leagues,

each club tries something a bit different to attract new fans.Here’s a look at what some of the Keystone State baseballclubs have to say about a night at their ballpark:

ALTOONATeam: Altoona CurveSeating capacity: 7,210Average ticket cost: $8.50League: Eastern League, Double-A

affiliate of the Pittsburgh PiratesConcession must-haves: The Curve

Burger, Walking Taco, pulled porksandwiches, chicken tender baskets.

Unique stadium feature: A rollercoaster operated by theneighboring amusement park is located behind the right fieldwall and will often run during games from Memorial Day toLabor Day.

Between-inning entertainment: The variety of games orpromotions includes mascot races, bagel races, jousting com-petition and the dizzy bat race. Fans can also tune into thestadium videoboard for player content such as features andinterviews.

What makes the experience memorable: On a beautifulsummer night, the views don’t get any better with the back-drop of the rollercoaster in right field, the scenic AlleghenyMountains off in the distance and the future stars of thePirates playing underneath the lights at Blair County Ballpark.It’s a very picturesque environment to experience some goodold-fashioned family fun and take in a baseball game.

ERIETeam: Erie SeaWolvesSeating capacity: 6,952Average ticket cost: $7League: Eastern League, Double-A

affiliate of the Detroit TigersConcession must-haves: Anything

from Smith’s Sausage Shack —locally made sausages grilled to order on an outdoor grill.

Unique stadium features: Erie Civic Center is located justbeyond the left field wall. Stadium is located in a small blockin downtown Erie. It also has raised seating on the first baseside due to tight constraints because of the location.

Between-inning entertainment: Kid’s Stampede, with kidsrunning across the field from centerfield gate to the first baseside, is easily the most-asked-about event at every game.

What makes the experience memorable: Small and person-able facility. You’re never far from the action. Each game hasmajor focus on entertainment for fans, and it’s never the sameshow two nights in a row.

HARRISBURGTeam: Harrisburg SenatorsSeating capacity: 6,187Average ticket cost: $9League: Eastern League.

Double-A affiliate of the Wash-ington Nationals

Concession must-haves: Spot Dog; MoMo’s BBQUnique stadium features: Boardwalk that goes nearly

around the ballpark, including outfield seating.

Between-inning entertainment: Varied, including a videosystem along with on-field promotions.

What makes the experience memorable: Being on an island.The large video board and LED screens that nearly surroundthe outfield give fans a big league experience in a minorleague park.

READINGTeam: Reading PhilliesSeating capacity: 9,000Average ticket cost: Single game

tickets range from $6 to $11League: Eastern League, Double-A

affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.Concession must-haves: The

Churger, pizza, funnel cake and ice cream.Unique stadium features: Reading Eagle pool picnic area,

which features an actual pool. Between-inning entertainment: Crazy Hot Dog Vendor, who

tosses hotdogs to fans. The Veggie Races are always a lot offun.

What makes the experience memorable: A high level ofaffordable family entertainment in the nostalgic setting ofFirstEnergy Stadium, where people of all ages can find some-thing they can connect with. Lots of promotions and excitinggiveaways are featured in the ballpark that underwent a $10 million renovation in 2011.

WILLIAMSPORTTeam: Williamsport CrosscuttersSeating capacity: 4,200 in historic

Bowman FieldAverage ticket cost: $5.75 to $7.50League: New York-Penn League,

Single-A affiliate of the PhiladelphiaPhillies.

Concession must-haves: Pork BBQUnique stadium features: Second-oldest minor league base-

ball stadium operating in the United States (it opened in 1926).Between-inning entertainment: Sumo Wrestling and Bungee

Race.What makes the experience memorable: Enjoying our

national pastime in a historic setting that transports partici-pants back to a simpler time.

YORKTeam: York RevolutionSeating capacity: 4,200, but

can fit 6,000, including suitesand picnic areas.

Average ticket costs: $7 to $13League: AtlanticConcession must-haves: White Rose Bar & Grill BBQUnique stadium feature: Fenway Park-like wall in left field

named the Arch Nemesis. It is the tallest wall in professionalbaseball — two inches taller than the Green Monster at Fen-way.

Between-inning entertainment: Games and contests includ-ing the popular “Fruit Race,” with children dressed up in cos-tumes racing from first base to home plate.

What makes the experience memorable: Intimate settingfor the die-hard baseball fans, and the non-stop, family-friendlyentertainment for casual fans. Access to players for both bigfans and kids is unparalleled.

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USING ELECTRIC or cordless tools ismore sensible than using gasoline-pow-ered ones for many reasons. Obviously,the United States has to import hugeamounts of oil to make gasoline. Any-thing a homeowner can do to use lessgasoline is good. If you have access to anelectric outlet, plug-in tools offer lighterweight and more power than cordlessones.

Electric or cordless tools also costmuch less to use than gasoline tools. Forexample, a cordless lawn mower can cuta one-third acre lot for about 10 cents’worth of electricity to charge the battery.Also, there is no maintenance cost associ-ated with a cordless or electric tool.

There are differences in the life,weight, cost and effectiveness of varioustypes of rechargeable batteries for cord-less tools. The four basic types of batter-ies used are lead-acid, nickel-cadmium,nickel metal-hydride and lithium-ion.

Lead-acid batteries are used in cord-less lawn mowers because they can storethe most charge. Lead-acid batteries arealso relatively inexpensive for the amountof power they can store. Their drawbackis heavy weight. In a tool such as a lawnmower that rests on wheels, this is not amajor problem. For hand-held yard tools,having a lead-acid battery hanging on thehandle could wear out your arm quickly.

Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) batteries wereused on the earliest cordless tools andmost tools still use them. They are rela-tively inexpensive, and they maintaintheir performance at cooler temperatures— an important feature for tools used

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Ni-Mh (nickel metal-hydride) was thenext generation of rechargeable batteries.These batteries can store more electricityfor the weight. They are more expensiveto make than Ni-Cds so they are used onfewer cordless tools. They are ideal forindoor use but tend to lose runtime incolder outdoor temperatures. Also, theirlife (run/recharge cycle) is less than forNi-Cd batteries.

Li-ion (lithium-ion) batteries are thenewest type. These are the most expen-sive but also are the lightest for the powerthey can store. Li-ion batteries operatevery well at cold temperatures, so theyare effective for outdoor use. Some takelonger to charge than Ni-Cd or Ni-Mhbatteries, so they may not be the bestchoice if you are constantly running themdown and trying to recharge themquickly.

Don’t necessarily look for the highestvoltage tool with the most power. No mat-ter what type of battery a tool uses,higher voltage means more battery

weight. If you primarily do light shrubtrimming or drill small holes in softwood, lower-voltage is your best choice.

Of your outdoor power tools, you’lluse a lawn mower most often. Most of thenewer rechargeable cordless lawn mow-ers are designed to have enough electriccharge to cut the typical one third-acrelot. This is assuming a medium lengthgrass — perhaps one-week growth maxi-mum. With no maintenance, cordlessmowers are very easy and quick to use.The only drawback is they are somewhatheavier than a gasoline-powered mower.

The 36-volt models provide additionalpower to cut a wider path, which reducescutting time. For convenience, select amodel with a removable battery so themower can be stored in a shed whilekeeping the battery in the garage forcharging and wintertime storage. l

Electric yard toolssave moneyCordless and electric yard toolscost less money to operate thangasoline tools

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NOBODY ever seems satis-fied with their garden! Allthat work and still our gardenis nothing like what we see inthe catalogs or magazines oron television. Gardeners aretoo quick to blame them-selves. The satisfaction comesfrom managing expectationsand from working smarter —not harder.

A glossy magazine shoot isa team effort: a location scoutfinds a photogenic garden, thecrew grooms the place, on-sitestylists tweak the scene, and aprofessional photographerframes the shot. The photo isprocessed — cropped, tidiedand then finally, published.The garden is fabulous, justlike a fashion model.

In reality, how many homegardens would ever hope tomeet that standard of engi-neered perfection?

Nature is not perfectly tidy.There is always some growth,decay or change. We need to

accept that. We can celebratea growing, thriving garden asa source of joy and abun-dance, even when it has a fewwrinkles.

Now to the “workingsmarter” aspect, becausesometimes we make garden-ing harder than it needs to be.“A stitch in time saves nine” isa good guide; we can saveourselves work by beingthoughtful and wise aboutwhat we opt to do today.

One early step with bigreturns: do a little measuring,space planning and calculat-ing before you plant. Howmuch space do you have andhow many plants can fit in it?For vegetables, be honest: howmuch produce will you eatfresh? How much are youwilling and able to put up forlater? For flowers and land-scaping jobs, consider themature sizes of the plants youwant. Realistic planning pre-vents overplanting, saves timeand effort, and avoids unnec-essary spending on excessmaterials, seeds and plants.

Now’s the time to thinkabout weeds and weeding,before things get ugly outthere. You can opt to mulch inbetween the plants to smotherweeds and prevent weed seedsfrom germinating. Or, you cancultivate regularly in betweenthe plants to disturb germinat-ing weed seeds and snuff outbaby weeds as they emerge.This must be done often tostop the weeds while they aresmall. Another option is to letthe weeds grow large enoughto pull by hand, preferably

before they go to seed.Mulching is less work

overall, if applied beforeweeds take hold in the gar-den. Mulch needs occasionalraking and topping up forpeak effectiveness, but it’sworth it because it does tripleduty. It holds down weeds, itreduces the need for wateringduring dry spells, and itbreaks down over time andreplenishes the soil withorganic matter.

Garden soil benefits fromregular additions of organicmaterial resulting in healthierplants.

Organic matter helps soilhold air and water better,leading to healthier plantroots. Plants rely on theirroots to take up both waterand nutrients, so better rootsystems mean better overallplants. Healthy plants yieldbetter and are also less proneto diseases and insects.

Another smart tactic: selectvarieties for disease and insectresistance, plus qualities suchas flower color or size, yield,

or taste. Local master garden-ers can suggest reliable vari-eties for your area.

Finally, check your plant-ings every few days. You’llnotice if something seems tobe going wrong before it’s anintractable problem. You’ll alsonotice when it’s about time forpruning, staking, or someother task — like harvesting.

Visit your garden often.Marvel at the first rosebud,experience the shade fromthat tree you planted, antici-pate that first juicy tomato,savor the last of the fall rasp-berries or carve your ownhome-grown pumpkin. Noth-ing looks or smells or tastesmore wonderful than whenit’s enjoyed straight from thegarden.

Here’s a little secret: youwill totally be thrilled whenyou realize, “Wow, I grewthat!” You won’t even carewhether or not it’s “pictureperfect!” l

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BARBARA MARTIN ,who says she begangardening as a hobby“too many years ago tocount,” currently worksfor the National Garden-

ing Association as a horticulturist. A formermember of Gettysburg-based Adams Elect-ric Cooperative, her articles appear in mag-azines and on the internet.

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GOOD ADVICE: Enjoy your garden andthink less about whether it’s perfect.

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TIMElines Y o u r N e w s m a g a z i n e T h r o u g h t h e Y e a r s

1971 National Rural Electric CooperativeAssociation convention delegates work toward acommon goal: providing dependable, economicalpower produced in the cleanest manner possible.

1981 Rural electric distribution lines span some ofthe roughest terrain in Pennsylvania. For this reason,aerial vegetation control on cooperative rights-of-wayis used by most cooperatives.

1991 Electricity has been immortalized on postagestamps around the world. Almost every country hashonored some aspect of the electrical industry on atleast one of its stamps.

BY 2001, when Penn Lines asked “Is Farmland Preservation Working?”there were 1,504 Pennsylvania farmers who had enrolled 183,462 acres inthe program, and Pennsylvania was saving farmland at a faster rate thanany other state.

In the past 10 years, the program that protects Pennsylvania land fromdevelopment has grown by leaps and bounds. Today, Pennsylvania leadsthe nation in the number of farms and acres preserved. By the end of2010, 4,096 farms representing 444,647 acres had been preserved, andmore than $1 billion in farmland preservation funds had been invested inthe program.

Pennsylvania’s farmland preservation program began in 1987 whenvoters approved floating a $100 million bond to be used to purchase farmspressured by development. Ongoing funding for the program was pro-vided after July 1993 by a 2-cent tax on each pack of cigarettes sold in thestate.

Under the program, farmers voluntarily sell development rights ontheir property to a county land preservation board and/or the state on thecondition that the farmland remains available in perpetuity (forever).Counties determine the easement price by subtracting the farm’sappraised agricultural value from its market value and paying the differ-ence. The farmer retains ownership of the land and can sell it. However,new landowners are bound by the development restrictions.

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In Savory Baked Rice, special seasonings, consommé andbacon impart exceptional flavor to white rice. The resultingdish goes especially well with ham.

Hard-cooked eggs always seem to be in abundance aroundEaster time, but this year, make sure that not all end up inbaskets! Hold back a few for use in Asparagus Salad and HotDeviled Eggs. With Asparagus Salad, fresh asparagus istossed in a homemade dressing similar to one usually pairedwith spinach. Garnishes of crumbled bacon and chopped,hard-cooked egg complete the dish. In the recipe for Hot Dev-iled Eggs, cheesy Mornay sauce transforms hard-cooked eggsand crumbled bacon into a season-appropriate dish. Whosays that deviled eggs are strictly a summertime treat? lA trained journalist, JANETTE HESS focuses her writing on interesting people and interesting

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1 bundle (approximately 1 pound) fresh asparagus

1/2 cup canola oil

2 tablespoons wine vinegar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 slices bacon, fried crisp, drained

and crumbled

1 hard-cooked egg, very finely diced

Fresh parsley (optional)

Prepare asparagus spears by washing and snapping off tough ends at nat-

ural breaking point. If spears are thick, slightly peel ends with vegetable

peeler. Bring 1/2 inch of water to boil in large pan. Add single layer of

asparagus. Cover and cook 5 to 8 minutes, or until spears are tender-

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8 strips bacon1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter1/4 cup olive oil1 medium onion, finely diced2 cups raw (converted) rice2 tablespoons dried parsley1 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary,crushed fine

2 10 1/2-ounce cans condensed beef consommé (not broth)2 soup cans waterFry bacon until crisp. Drain, crumble and set aside. Discard drippings.In same pan, melt butter. Add olive oil and diced onion and cookuntil onion is softened. Add raw rice. Cook and stir over low heatuntil rice is golden, approximately 10 minutes. Add seasonings andcrumbled bacon. Transfer to 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Add liquids.Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes, or untilall liquid is absorbed. Just before serving, gently toss rice with fork.Makes 8 to 10 servings.

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Slice eggs in half lengthwise and separate yolks from whites. Set whitesaside. Place yolks in medium-sized bowl and mash with fork. To make Mor-nay sauce, melt 3 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan. Add flour andstir until smooth. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mix-ture is thickened. Remove from heat and add Swiss or Gruyère cheese,Parmesan cheese, salt and mustard. Stir until cheese has melted. Add 1/3cup cheese sauce to egg yolks and mix well. Add crumbled bacon to yolkmixture. Coat bottom of 8- by 8-inch baking dish with thin layer of Mornaysauce. Carefully fill egg whites with yolk mixture and arrange — yolk sideup — in baking dish. Cover with remaining sauce. Melt remaining table-spoon of butter and toss with cracker crumbs and dried parsley. Sprinklecrumbs over eggs and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve hot. Thisdish may be assembled in advance and refrigerated until baking time.VARIATION: For Deviled Eggs Florentine, stir 1/2 package (5 ounces) frozenspinach into yolk mixture. Prepare spinach by thawing, draining and pressing dry.

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OUTDOORadventures b y M a r c u s S c h n e c k

A FAMILY friend and neigh-bor, Florence “Hammy”Hamilton, passed recently, afew days before her 101stbirthday. Think of that: morethan a century on this Earth.

Hammy had witnessedamazing changes in society, intechnology, in everything. Inever really talked with herabout it all, and that is nowan opportunity regrettablylost. However, her passing didlead me to take a look back inmy personal area of interest:wildlife conservation.

Peeking back across 100years was, let’s say, shocking;shocking, but not surprising.

As the 1800s drew to aclose, the state’s first Boardof Game Commissioners wascreated, but without anyfunding or the huntinglicense that the original pro-ponents had expected. Theboard would go two yearswithout any state appropria-tion and nearly two decades— until 1913 — before a $1hunting license was grudg-

ingly approved by the stateLegislature over the opposi-tion of a small but powerfulhunting organization.

During the same period,deer had become so rareacross much of the state thatmany had given up on hunt-ing them. They turned theirattentions to small gamehunting and, when thosepopulations fell, they blamedand began slaughteringhawks, owls, foxes, minksand weasels for a 50-centbounty.

Increasingly strong gamelaws, including the firstbucks-only law; the creationof no-hunting game refuges;and the stocking of deer pur-chased from other stateswere all instituted to bringback the No. 1 game animal.

However, it was thechanging environment acrossmuch of the state that reallybrought on the resurgence ofthe deer herd. The lumberindustry continued to

clearcut huge expanses offorest, leaving entire moun-tainsides of nothing butstumps in their wake. Withina few years, those same areaswere covered in tangles ofsapling and brush.

The seeds were sown forthe booming deer populationthat so many of us grew upwith in the middle of the20th century. Caughtbetween that trend and ageneral resistance amonghunters to allowing any openseason on does, the firstexecutive secretary of theGame Commission accu-rately predicted, “Thank GodI won’t be in charge of thiswork 10 years from now,because someone is going tohave hell to pay.”

The first protection forblack bears also came in theearly 1900s. Although itplaced no bag limit on bruinsand was meek by today’sstandards, that new lawclosed bear hunting from

March 2 to Sept. 30.The state’s first game pro-

tectors — a whopping nine ofthem for the entire state —began experimenting withthe earliest attempts at trap-and-transfer to re-establishwild turkey populations inmany parts of the state. Theydid that between their nor-mal enforcement rounds,which regularly includedhaving shots fired in theirdirection and sometimesdying in the line of duty.

Bobwhite quail werebeing purchased from statesto the south and released inPennsylvania.

Amazing how modernizedversions of some of the sameissues plaguing wildlife man-agement in its earliest yearsin Pennsylvania are still withus today. l

SCHNECK is outdooreditor for The (Harris-burg, Pa.) Patriot-News, a contributor tomany outdoor publica-tions and websites,and author of morethan two dozen books.

FOREST MANAGEMENT: Officialsrealize the state of Pennsylvania’sforests relates directly to the stateof the Commonwealth’s wildlife.

100 years of wildlife conservationIssues that plaguedwildlife fans back thenstill with us today

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Thoughts from Earl Pitts,UHMERIKUN!

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Earl contemplates anew idea: what itwould be like to be agrandfather

My better half hit me with a light-nin’ bolt outta the blue last night. Youknow our little girl, Sandra Dee. Well,she’s got this new boyfriend. An’ I guessthey’re gettin’ serious. I mean as seriousas two dingbats can get.

Anyways, my better half was musin’last night. I guess that’s what you’d call it— musin’. Jabberin’ is another word forit. She goes, “Earl, it ain’t gonna be toolong before that girl gets hitched. Are youready to be a Grampa?”

Funny thing, my whole life I neveronct considered what it might be like to bea Grampa. First of all, it means you wouldbe married to a grandmother! Yikes!!!

That whole grandparent thing throwsme. Grandparents are like the bullpen forthe starting parents. If the parents gettired an’ start losin’ their stuff, they callon the grandparents.

An’ I can tell you from when I was akid, grandma was the closer. She couldbring the heat. Whenever there wassome kinda childhood crisis, Grandmacould come in there and shut it down.When you get a baby, Grandma runsover there an’ starts powderin’ the kid’sbottom. She’s makin’ dinner. She’shandin’ out candy when they get older.She’s got all the pictures in her purse. Shegoes to all the games an’ she sends all thebirthday cards. Grandmas will sitthrough a fourth-grade band concert an’think they’re listenin’ to the Phillip Har-monica Orchestra. That’s dedication.

Grampa is more like middle relief.He’s got the finger-pullin’ thing, the quar-ter behind the ear, an’ then he wants toknow what’s on besides Barney.

Wake up, America! I ain’t changin’ it. Iain’t burpin’ it. But when it gets a littleolder, I’ll take it to the zoo. You got myword on it.

My better half is gettin’ all set forspring cleanin’. Yeah, onct a year shecleans the house like she was a hard-working maid. Scrubbin’, vacuumin’, cap-turin’ dust bunnies under the furniture.

Social commentary from Earl Pitts —— a.k.a.GARY BURBANK , a nationally syndicatedradio personality —— can be heard on thefollowing radio stations that cover electriccooperative service territories in Pennsylvania:WANB-FM 103.1 Pittsburgh; WARM-AM 590Wilkes-Barre/Scranton; WIOO-AM 1000 Carlisle;WEEO-AM 1480 Shippensburg; WMTZ-FM 96.5Johnstown; WQBR-FM 99.9/92.7 McElhattan;WLMI-FM 103.9 Kane; and WVNW-FM 96.7 Burnham-Lewistown.

An’ don’t get me wrong about this onct-a-year thing. The rest of the year she —what we call — “keeps it up.” Which is afancy way a sayin’ she keeps it just thisside a’ bein’ a fire hazard an’ a death trap.

Anyways, here’s what she tells me lastweekend. She tells me I got to go throughmy drawers an’ my side a’ the closet an’throw out everything I don’t wear nomore. She says put it in a big pile an’she’ll take it down to the Goodwill.

Here’s what I found out. I gotta lot a’clothes I don’t wear no more. I got moreclothes I don’t wear than stuff I do wear.Here’s my problem — I think. I’m likemost guys, an’ I work from the top of thepile. I open up my T-shirt drawer an’ I takea T-shirt from the top a’ the pile. How deepI go depends on when she washes clothes.I figured out that I mighta maybe wore fivedifferent shirts all last year.

See, women don’t get dressed like that.They will look through them drawers likethey was lookin’ for gold. They hold stuffup an’ they hold it to the mirror. They gotthis whole matchin’ color thing in theirheads. They got different clothes for dif-ferent seasons. They got different shirtsthat go with different jackets. Then theygot their “these make me look fat clothes”that they hold on to just in case by somemiracle they lose a couple tons.

An’ they got clothes memory, like a’elephant. We was gettin’ ready to go tothe parent-teacher deal down at theschool a couple weeks ago.

My better half had to run back an’change her shirt halfways out the door.She said it was the same shirt she worelast fall, an’ she didn’t want EJ’s teacherthinkin’ she only owned one shirt.

Teacher already knows she only gotone brain cell.

Wake up, America. Now for guys, it’s alot easier. Fact is — we could get dressedin the dark. People have even asked me ifI got dressed in the dark. I ain’t braggin —that’s a fact. An’ thanks for noticin’.

I’m Earl Pitts, Uhmerikun. l

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“COUNTRY COOKING,” Volume 2 — $8, including postage.“RECIPES REMEMBERED,” Volume 3 — $12, including postage.Both of these cookbooks are a collection of recipes from menand women of the electric co-ops of Pennsylvania and NewJersey. Payable to: Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association,P. O. Box 1266, Harrisburg, PA 17108. Write Attention:Cookbooks. Volume 1 of “Country Cooking” is SOLD OUT.

LIGHTHOUSE LOVERS: Matted, framed or wood mountedlighthouse pictures of Maine available. Beautiful picturesmake great gifts, varied sizes and prices. All reasonable. CallFoxport Lights 814-695-9304.

GRAIN

We now have available OPEN-POLLEN CORN. Call 724-354-3206 for information.

HANDCRAFTED FURNITURE

COUNTRY CRAFTED bentwood oak/hickory rockers. Swings,gliders, double rockers, coffee/end tables, bar stools, kitchensets, cedar log outdoor furniture, log bedrooms, SPECIAL queenlog bed, $599. 814-733-9116. www.zimmermanenterprise.com.

HARDWARE/LUMBER RETAIL

LEE’S Hardware — CRESSON 814-886-2377. Plumbing,electrical, hardware, paint, tools, wood pellets. PATTON 814-674-5122. Lumber, roofing, plywood, windows, doors, shale,sand, blocks, delivery, boom lift trucks, estimates. Full servicehometown stores.

HAY AND FORAGE

ALFALFA HAY for sale — different qualities to fit your needs. 3x3,3x4 or 4x8 large square bales delivered to you in semi-truckload amounts. Call toll-free 800-835-2096 or 877-285-8200.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Tired of all those medicines — Still not feeling better? Do youwant to feel better, have more energy, better digestion, lessjoint stiffness, healthier heart/circulation and cholesterollevels? Find out how to empower your own immune system —start I-26 today! It’s safe, affordable, and it works. Call 800-557-8477: ID#528390. 90-day money back on first time ordersor call me 724-454-5586. www.mylegacyforlife.net/believeit.

HEALTH INSURANCE

DO YOU HAVE THE BLUES regarding your Health Insurance?We cater to rural America's health insurance needs. For moreinformation, call 800-628-7804 (PA). Call us regardingMedicare supplements, too.

HERE’S MY AD:Yes, I want my message to go into more than 166,400households in rural Pennsylvania. I have counted_________ words in this ad. (FOR ADS IN ALL CAPITALLETTERS, ADD 20 PERCENT TO TOTAL COST.)

q I am an electric co-op member. Attached is my Penn Lines mailing label from the front of this magazine.I enclose $20 per month for 30 words or less, plus 50¢ for each additional word. The total paymentenclosed is $_________________________.Please run my ad during the months of ______________________________________________________.

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q Miscellaneous q Motor Vehicles and Boats q Nursery and Garden q Real Estate q Recipesand Food q Tools and Equipment q Vacations and Campsites q Wanted to Buy.FOR SPECIAL HEADINGS NOT LISTED: Indicate special heading you would like, and add $5 for co-op mem-bers, $10 for non-members. Insertion of classified ad in Penn Lines serves as proof of publication; no proofsare furnished.

SEND THIS FORM (or a sheet containing the above information) to Penn Lines Classifieds, P.O. Box 1266,Harrisburg, PA 17108.FOR INFORMATION ONLY Telephone: 717/233-5704. NO classified ads will be accepted by phone.

ATTN: Checks/money orders should be made payable to PREA/Penn Lines.

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All ads must be received by thespecified dates to be included in thecorresponding month’s issue. Adsreceived beyond the deadline dateswill automatically be included in thenext available issue. Written noticeof changes or cancellations must bereceived prior to the first of themonth preceding the month of issue.For information about display rates,continuous ads, or specializedheadings, contact Vonnie Klossat 717/233-5704, the PennsylvaniaRural Electric Association.

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HUNTING

GARY YOUNG’S Hunting Adventure! Helping hunters find theirperfect hunt. Whitetail, elk, bear, moose, turkey, wild boar,mule deer. Across 12 states and six provinces. Call Gary at724-388-0678 or gly7645@gmail.com.

INFRARED SAUNAS

Removes toxins, burns calories, relieves joint pain, relaxesmuscles, increases flexibility, strengthens immune system.Many more HEALTH BENEFITS with infrared radiant heatsaunas. Economical to operate. Barron’s Furniture, Somerset,PA. 814-443-3115.

LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL – SALES – SERVICE – PARTS.Compact Loaders & Attachments, Mowers, Chainsaws, Tillers,etc. We sell BCS, Boxer, Dixon, Ferris, Hustler, Grasshopper,Shindaiwa and more. HARRINGTON’S, Taneytown, MD. 410-756-2506. www.harringtonsservicecenter.com.

LIVESTOCK AND PETS

GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies $900-$1,500. Young Adult $800and Adult dogs $500 from imported blood lines. 814-967-2159.Email: rick@petrusohaus.com Web: www.petrusohaus.com.

PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI Puppies — AKC, adorable, intelligent,highly trainable. Excellent family choice. Reputable licensedbreeder guaranteed “Last breed you’ll ever own.” 814-587-3449.

THE WAY A DOG should be! AKC German Shepherd puppies.Excellent temperaments and health. Raised in our home.Black/red, black/tan, black/silver. 570-924-3650.www.thesecondwindgermanshepherds.com.

LOG CABIN RESTORATIONS

VILLAGE RESTORATIONS & CONSULTING specializes in 17th and18th century log, stone and timber structures. We dismantle,move, re-erect, restore, construct and consult all over thecountry. Period building materials available. Chestnut boards,hardware, etc. Thirty years experience, fully insured. Call 814-696-1379. www.villagerestorations.com.

MISCELLANEOUS

BECOME AN ORDAINED MINISTER, Correspondence study. Theharvest truly is great, the laborers are few, Luke 10:2. Freeinfo. Ministers for Christ Outreach, 7549 West Cactus Road,#104-207, Peoria, AZ 85381. www.ordination.org.

FOR NEWS about North Central Pennsylvania and regionalcalendar of events. Also listen to a blend of country, popoldies and folk on your computer 24/7. Visitwww.blackforestbroadcasting.com.

MOTORCYCLE-SNOWMOBILE INSURANCE

For the best INSURANCE RATES call R & R InsuranceAssociates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 800-442-6832 (PA).

NEW REGIONAL FESTIVAL

ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN GREEN FEST — May 14, 2011, 10 a.m. to6 p.m. Fun family event includes: energy improvements, greenproducts, native plants, local foods, workshops, kids’ activities.Learn how to Green Your Routine! www.ohmonth.com

NURSERY AND GARDEN

TREE-SHRUB SEEDLINGS. Wholesale Prices. Beautify Property.Make Money Growing Christmas Trees, Ornamentals, NutTrees, Timber. Plants for Landscaping, Windbreaks, NoiseBarriers, Wildlife Food-Cover. Easy Instructions Guaranteed.FREE Color Catalog. Carino Nurseries, P. O. Box 538PL,Indiana, PA 15701. 800-223-7075. www.carinonurseries.com.

PINE, SPRUCE, FIR seedlings and transplants for Christmastrees, reforestation, wildlife habitat, windbreaks, propertybeautification. Wholesale prices. FREE catalog. Flickingers’Nursery, P.O. Box 245, Sagamore, PA 16250. 800-368-7381.www.flicknursery.com.REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RAYSTOWN LAKE — $275,000, 35 acres, build-ready,mountaintop vista, close to boat launch. Call 814-599-0790.

LAND for sale in EAST TENNESSEE — Lots or acreage tractswith mountain views and near/on lake. Guaranteedowner/broker financing. Ball Realty 800-349-9526.www.ballrealty.com.

BEDFORD COUNTY — 32 acres prime hunting land. Privatelane, quiet, secluded. Five minutes from Shawnee State Park,ten minutes from Bedford. All wooded. Serious only $65,000.814-539-6982 or 814-341-0506 Larry.

SECLUDED CHALET, beautiful setting on trout stream with twoacres near hunting, fishing, skiing, hiking, four wheeler andsnowmobile trails. Easy access Potter County, PA – asking$125,000. Write P.O. Box 242, Coudersport, PA 16915 forpictures and details or call 517-677-9084.

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Jackson Township, 3612 SassafrasRoad near Whipples Dam. Hunting-fishing, 50’ trailer, kitchen,dining room, bedrooms, bathroom, living room, enclosedporch, fully furnished, well, septic, one acre, $40,000 firm.Call 814-944-4482.

THREE BED, two bath, double wide. Free gas, town water, 80acres. Mostly woods. All rights negotiable except clay. Newmetal roof. Great hunting, riding. 814-236-8385.

RECIPES AND FOOD

“COUNTRY COOKING,” Volume 2 — $8, including postage.“RECIPES REMEMBERED,” Volume 3 — $12, including postage.Both of these cookbooks are a collection of recipes from menand women of the electric co-ops of Pennsylvania and NewJersey. Payable to: Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association,P. O. Box 1266, Harrisburg, PA 17108. Write Attention:Cookbooks. Volume 1 of “Country Cooking” is SOLD OUT.

SAWMILLS

USED PORTABLE Sawmills and COMMERCIAL SawmillEquipment! Buy/Sell. Call Sawmill Exchange 800-459-2148.USA and Canada. www.sawmillexchange.com.

SHAKLEE

FREE SAMPLE Shaklee’s Energy Tea. Combination red, greenand white teas that are natural, delicious, refreshing, safe.For sample or more information on tea or other ShakleeNutrition/Weight Loss Products: 800-403-3381 orwww.shaklee.net/sbarton.

TIMBER FRAME HOMES

SETTLEMENT POST & BEAM BUILDING COMPANY uses time-honored mortise, tenon and peg construction paired withmodern engineering standards. Master Craftsman and owner,Greg Sickler, brings over two decades of timber-framingexperience to helping you create your dream. We use high-quality timbers harvested from sustainable forests for all of ourprojects. Visit our model home, located on Historic Route 6,Sylvania, in North Central Pennsylvania. For more informationphone 570-297-0164 or go to www.settlementpostbeam.com orcontact us at cggksick@epix.net.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

PROFESSIONAL SHARPENING. Clipper blades. Scissors forfabric, groomers and stylists. Knives, chisels and small tools.Aires Eickert factory trained to sharpen beauty shears. Scissorsales and service. 814-267-5061 or www.theScissorGuy.net.

DISMANTLED I.H. TD6 for parts. Ford Dexta parts. Wanted oldAriens rototillers – any condition. Also for sale Gradall G660CTrack Excavator. Good condition. $20,000 OBO. Call 330-696-1399 evenings. Thank you!

TRACTOR PARTS – REPAIR/RESTORATION

ARTHURS TRACTORS, specializing in vintage Ford tractors,30-years experience, on-line parts catalog/prices, shippedvia UPS. Contact us at 877-254-FORD (3673) orwww.arthurstractors.com.

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TREE TRIMMING/REMOVAL

TOM’S TREE SERVICE – Tree Trimming/Removal – Storm Clean-up – Stump Grinding – Land Clearing – Bucket Truck andChipper – Fully Insured – Free Estimates – Call 24/7 – 814-448-3052 – 814-627-0550 – 26 Years Experience.

VACATIONS AND CAMPSITES

BEAUTIFUL LAKE ERIE COTTAGE — Enjoy swimming. Fishingand sunsets at their finest. Sleeps eight, 20 miles west of Erie.Available May to November. Call 814-333-9669. Visit ourwebsite at www.curleycottage.com.

COOK FOREST AREA — At The Woods Cabin & Campground —Sigel, PA. Large cabin rental, sleeps 10, fully equipped. SmallCampground – Restrooms & Showers – Seasonal SitesAvailable. Call 330-385-2404. www.atthewoodscabin.com.

SECLUDED CABIN on Jacks Mountain, Mifflin County. Livingroom, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, deck. AvailableApril through October. $30 to $72 per family per night. 717-989-7864 or www.campstonewall.com.

SPACIOUS VACATION rental house at Lake Raystown. Sleepseleven. Think family gathering. Air conditioning, boat parking.$220/night, $1400/week. Call 814-931-6562 or seewww.laurelwoodsretreat.com.

WATERLESS COOKWARE

VAPO-SEAL Waterless Cookware — most important lifetimeinvestment you will ever make for your family’s health. FreeBrochure call 800-852-3765. 7-ply surgical stainless steel. 18pieces, new in box. Small fraction of Dinner Party price or $295.

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Arena Special (roof & frame)

100’ x 100’ x 14’...$37,352

30’ x 50’ x 10’.....$9,34740’ x 60’ x 12’.....$12,88560’ x 100’ x 12’...$24,54680’ x 100’ x 14’...$33,828100’ x 150’ x 14..$60,938

Kate BoumanClaverack REC

APRIL HAS ARRIVED with its annual offering ofspring flowers, sunshine and longer periods of daylight.When you go outside to enjoy the season, remember totake your camera with you so you can participate in the“Rural Reflections” photography contest. Remember, weneed photos of people, pets and landscapes, so snapaway.

At the end of the year, five lucky amateur photogra-phers will each receive a $75 prize. Categories include:artistic, landscape, people, animal and editor’s choice.

Send your photos (no digital files, please) to: PennLines Photos, P.O. Box 1266, Harrisburg PA 17108-1266.On the back of each photo, include your name, address,phone number and the name of the electric cooperativethat serves your home, business or seasonal residence.(The best way to include this information is by affixingan address label to the back of the photo. Please do notuse ink gel or roller pens to write on the photo.)

Remember, our publication deadlines require that wework ahead, so send your seasonal photos in early. Weneed summer photos before mid-April; fall photosbefore mid-July and winter photos before mid-Septem-ber. Photos that do not reflect any season may be sent atany time during the year. Please note: photos will not bereturned unless a self-addressed, stamped envelope isincluded. l

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Spring has arrived!

RURALreflectionsLynn and Bonnie McCannREA Energy

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CONTACT YOUR LOCAL WATERFURNACE DEALER

BedfordKnisely & Sons(814) 623-9086www.kniselyandsons.com

CarbondaleT.E. Spall & Son(570) 282-3000www.thecomfortdoctors.com

Ellwood CityMotta Heating & A/C(724) 201-0500www.mottageothermal.com

HollidaysburgKnisely & Sons(814) 693-8744www.kniselyandsons.com

LatrobeE&D Company(724) 537-8612www.edgeothermal.com

NewvilleWhisler’s HVAC(717) 776-6211www.whislershvac.com

WilliamsportHepler Air Inc.(570) 323-3335www.heplerairinc.com

YorkStrine’s Heating & A/C(717) 755-4127www.strines.com

YorkR.E. Sanders Inc.(717) 843-7894www.sandersplumbing.com

Eastern PennsylvaniaMike Fink, WFI Territory Mgr.(800) 934-5160 x2753

Western PennsylvaniaJohn Cari, WFI Territory Mgr.(800) 934-5160 x2716

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