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| February 2006 Vol. 9, No. 3 |
| PONTZ LANDSCAPE SERVICE, INC. |
| 813 ROHRER RD. LANCASTER, PA 17603 |
| 717-285-3510 / FAX 717-394-6485 |
The fourth annual, Pennsylvania Garden Expo, sponsored by the
Pennsylvania Green Industry Foundation, is set to be held at the Farm
Show Arena in Harrisburg in March.
Pennsylvania Green Industry Foundation, is set to be held at the Farm
Show Arena in Harrisburg in March.
| Pennsylvania Garden Expo Coming in March : |
For the first time, Pontz Landscape Service, Inc. will be taking part in the
show. Our twenty three hundred square foot display garden is titled
“Tranquil Retreat”(see plan below) and will feature a gazebo, two arbors,
a “Mantauk” flagstone patio and walkways, a ten by twenty foot pond
complete with fish and a waterfall, three bronze sculptures, outdoor low
voltage lighting, beautiful outdoor furnishings and a large assortment of
blooming shrubs, bulbs, perennials, plants and trees. Visit the home
page of our web site for links to the companies assisting us with our
diplay
If you’re getting “spring fever”, we suggest that you check out this show
which, although only four years old, is already being billed as one of the
top garden shows on the east coast. The moment you walk in the front
entrance, you’ll be amazed by all of the color and the fragrance of the
thousands of blooming flowers. The show will include twenty beautifully
landscaped displays by some of the top landscape contractors in central
Pennsylvania and close to one hundred vendors will be manning sales
booths where you’ll find a vast array of garden supplies. In addition,
numerous non-profit groups and close to twenty high schools will be
participating in the show. During the entire four days of the show
speakers will be conducting over forty seminars on a wide array of
subjects.
The newest feature at this years Garden Expo is “Education in Bloom”.
Students from Pennsylvania horticultural schools and FFA organizations
have been invited to design and build landscaped display gardens. Pontz
Landscape Service, Inc. will be assisting the Lancaster County Career
and Technology Centers, Landscape and Nursery Class (Brownstown
campus) with their display. Approximately twenty other schools will also
be taking part.
show. Our twenty three hundred square foot display garden is titled
“Tranquil Retreat”(see plan below) and will feature a gazebo, two arbors,
a “Mantauk” flagstone patio and walkways, a ten by twenty foot pond
complete with fish and a waterfall, three bronze sculptures, outdoor low
voltage lighting, beautiful outdoor furnishings and a large assortment of
blooming shrubs, bulbs, perennials, plants and trees. Visit the home
page of our web site for links to the companies assisting us with our
diplay
If you’re getting “spring fever”, we suggest that you check out this show
which, although only four years old, is already being billed as one of the
top garden shows on the east coast. The moment you walk in the front
entrance, you’ll be amazed by all of the color and the fragrance of the
thousands of blooming flowers. The show will include twenty beautifully
landscaped displays by some of the top landscape contractors in central
Pennsylvania and close to one hundred vendors will be manning sales
booths where you’ll find a vast array of garden supplies. In addition,
numerous non-profit groups and close to twenty high schools will be
participating in the show. During the entire four days of the show
speakers will be conducting over forty seminars on a wide array of
subjects.
The newest feature at this years Garden Expo is “Education in Bloom”.
Students from Pennsylvania horticultural schools and FFA organizations
have been invited to design and build landscaped display gardens. Pontz
Landscape Service, Inc. will be assisting the Lancaster County Career
and Technology Centers, Landscape and Nursery Class (Brownstown
campus) with their display. Approximately twenty other schools will also
be taking part.
If you would like to obtain more information about the Pennsylvania
Garden Expo and to view a video about the show, go to
www.pagardenexpo.com. Additional information can be obtained in the
March edition of Susquehanna Style Magazine which will include a special
show supplement.
Garden Expo and to view a video about the show, go to
www.pagardenexpo.com. Additional information can be obtained in the
March edition of Susquehanna Style Magazine which will include a special
show supplement.
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| Bern Williams |
“Laziness has many disguises. Soon
“winter doldrums” will become “spring
fever.”
“winter doldrums” will become “spring
fever.”
| “The real act of discovery consists not in finding new lands but in seeing with new eyes” |
| Marcel Proust |
During the annual employee Christmas party, held at Prudholmes Cajun Kitchen
Restaurant in Columbia, Pa., Daniel “Al” Jenkins was announced as the 2005 Pontz
Landscape Service, Inc. employee of the year. Mitchel “Mitch” Barber was chosen as
the runner-up award recipient.
For their accomplishments, “Al” received an engraved clock/plaque and an additional
bonus and he had his name engraved on two wall plaques, one which is permanently
on display in the employee room and the other on display in our office. Mitch received
an additional bonus.
The employee of the year is chosen by all of the employees as follows: each employee
receives a dozen ballot sheets; a separate ballot is provided for each employee. On
each ballot, a dozen questions appear that relate to the employees performance. A ten
point system is assessed to each question and the employee is rated as to how well he
performed. The ballots are totaled and the employee who receives the highest number
of points is the winner. There is a second place award for the employee who receives
the second highest number of points as well. The highest number of points that can be
earned is 1200. “Al” won the 2005 award by accumulating a total of 1006 points.
Mitch came in a close second with 1003 points.
Restaurant in Columbia, Pa., Daniel “Al” Jenkins was announced as the 2005 Pontz
Landscape Service, Inc. employee of the year. Mitchel “Mitch” Barber was chosen as
the runner-up award recipient.
For their accomplishments, “Al” received an engraved clock/plaque and an additional
bonus and he had his name engraved on two wall plaques, one which is permanently
on display in the employee room and the other on display in our office. Mitch received
an additional bonus.
The employee of the year is chosen by all of the employees as follows: each employee
receives a dozen ballot sheets; a separate ballot is provided for each employee. On
each ballot, a dozen questions appear that relate to the employees performance. A ten
point system is assessed to each question and the employee is rated as to how well he
performed. The ballots are totaled and the employee who receives the highest number
of points is the winner. There is a second place award for the employee who receives
the second highest number of points as well. The highest number of points that can be
earned is 1200. “Al” won the 2005 award by accumulating a total of 1006 points.
Mitch came in a close second with 1003 points.
| Employee of the Year : |
| Click on the image to view Al's bio page of our website |
| Aqua-Terra Club of Central PA Reminder: |
| Founded and co-sponsored by Pontz Landscape Service and Ziegler’s Greenhouse and Aquatic Nursery, this club meets monthly during the warmer months of the year and each month, a different member hosts a meeting at their home. The club is comprised of folks who have ponds and enjoy the water garden hobby. From time to time, guest speakers are brought in to talk to the group and occasionally the group takes field trips. The current club president is Sue Diller of Millersville. Annual membership dues are $10.00. To find out more about the club and to view the club meeting schedule, check out the club’s web site at www.colorbat.com/aquaclub.htm |
| We are pleased to announce that our latest “Good Deeds, Sweet Rewards” winner is Dylan Lavender of Lititz, Pa. During this past fall, Dylan pulled his American Flyer wagon through the streets of Lititz, Pa. to collect funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Dylan lives in Lititz and attends the Bonfield Elementary School. For his efforts, Dylan received a framed “Good Deeds, Sweet Rewards” certificate, a congratulatory letter and a gift certificate to Friendly Ice Cream. Congratulations Dylan and keep up the good work! |
| Latest “Good Deeds, Sweet Rewards” Winner |
| Event Schedule for 2006: |
| Some of the events Pontz Landscape Service, Inc. will be taking part in during 2006 include: * Pennsylvania Garden Expo, Harrisburg, Pa. in March * Building Industry Association of Lancaster County, Spring Home Show in March * Long’s Park Art and Craft Fair over the Labor Day weekend * Tenth Annual, Millersville Community Parade, October 28 in Millersville, Pa. |
| Do you already have a pond or are you planning to build one? If so, we highly recommend you consider subscribing to “Aquascape Lifestyles Magazine”. Of all the water garden publications that are available today, we think this quarterly, colorful and well written publication is the very best. Produced by Aquascape Designs, Inc. of St. Charles, IL, it’s packed full of the most up to date articles written by professional people who really know all there is to know about water gardens. To subscribe, write to Aquascape Lifestyles, P.O. Box 638, West Chicago, IL 60186-9924 or go to www.aquascapedesigns.com. A one year subscription is only $19.95 (4 issues). If subscribing to Aquascape Lifestyles, please consider joining N.A.W.G.S., the North American Water Garden Society. N.A.W.G.S. is a national organization of pond lovers dedicated to the enjoyment, education, promotion and protection of the water garden hobby. A free one year subscription to Aquascape Lifestyles Magazine is included when you join N.A.W.G.S. A one year family membership is $49.95 and a one year affiliate membership is $45.00. For more information, go to www.nawgs.com. |
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