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Thursday, December 23, 1999     Page: 3C

The 14th annual Sleigh Rally, to benefit the Sullivan County Chamber of
Commerce, is scheduled Jan. 16, with an alternate date of Feb. 20. The
alternate date will be used in case there is not enough snow in January or if
the weather is sub-zero at that time.
   
The rally will be at Montanvale Farm, along Route 87 in Forksville.
    The gates open at 10 a.m. and admission is $3. Children 12 and under are
free when accompanied by an adult. The price of admission includes a ride on a
horse-drawn bobsled.
   
Beginning at 11 a.m., horse-drawn sleighs will compete in various classes.
The classes consist of multiples (ponies, horses, draft), single light horse,
single pony (14.2 hands and under), Currier & Ives, single draft horse or
pony, single horse/pony championship, a timed obstacle course and double
jeopardy. Featured drivers will include ladies, gentlemen and juniors.
   
Rally coordinators are Wayne and Ruthann Gavitt. The judge for the
competition is Susan Andrews of Cogan Station.
   
The bobsled rides are under the direction of the Draft Horse Ramblers from
Hughesville. The rides will start at approximately 10:30 a.m. and continue
until 2:30 p.m. At that time, they will be discontinued because of the stress
on the horses.
   
Refreshments will be sold.
   
For further information about the Sleigh Rally, contact the Sullivan County
Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 269, LaPorte, PA 18626, or call the office at
946-4160.
   
Remember, there must be snow and temperatures that don’t have you shaking
in your boots for a successful rally. Contact the chamber close to the date of
the rally for answers to questions about conditions.