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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-12-17, Page 22 Offiaseason service makes sense! ti Bring ,your tractor in now for comp!ete tune-up service , . . before you start your Spring fieldwork. Clean-up and Conditioning now, when we can 'schedule on a non-rush basis, means your equipment will be ready-to-go when you need it. With no worry about getting in or waiting for hard-to-locate parts right before the use season! Parts Specials - *Check out pur specials , right now on genuine MF • parts, hoses and filters. Just another reason to get all your equipment in top shape now , ready for action later. when you need it. Serilice for' . Seasons SHERWOOD (Exeter) Ltd. 18 Wellington St. 235-0743' Exeter A404044 ,TrollerA4vovito,,Poccrober 1`910 Gay Lea elects TRADITIONAL ENTRY — The Ocidfellows of Exeter had one of the more traditional entries in the Exeter Santa. Claus parade Saturday. Taking parts in the depiction of the manger scene were Donald Deering, Percy Knowles, Qornet Hicks, Bob Blair and Tom Kaoy. . T-A photo Megutcheon also' stated. that members, ..equity over the co-operative's 22 years of operation had: grown to nearly $8 million and Assets now stood. at over $24 million, out- of this year's earnings. • the Hoard. of Directors: diVidend a dividend of $1;20 per common share plus a. patronage divident of eligible, producer members of $253,000,99. Earnings: returned to members from common share and patronage dividends total approximately $511,00(),00. T.E. Brady,. retiring Chief' Exeentive Officer and P.4. Maim:len-his successor as of 'October 1, 1980, reviewed the year's past operations and reported an increase in sales of' over' 21 percent from a year ago to $98,540,154 and' net earnings of $1,000,932, • Huron farm and home news Early weaning advantage The Junior Farmers Association of Ontario brings out the best in its members both in the field and on the stage. • At the 1980 Junior Farmers provincial talent com- petition, Sing-Swing, 400 competitors *performed in more than 13 categories. The program was recently hosted by the York County Junior Farmers, "We were pleased with the tremendous response to the program this year,'; says Amber Gibbons, of the Ontario • Ministry of Agriculture and Food youth extension branch, "The number of entries was up in most of the categories." r Competitions- were held throughout the day at Thornhill followed by a "showcase" featuring the winners and a dance later in the evening at Markham. good alternative calf rearing systems. (1) Let' the newborn calf have colostrum within 4 hours of birth. There should be a second feeding before the calf is 12 hours old. Separate the cow and calf after 24 hours. (2) Feed the dam's colostrum for the first three days. (3) After 3 days, feed fermented colostrum (two parts colostrum to one part hot water) to a maximum of 10 percent of birth weight. (4) Offer starter rations. after 3 days of age, , (5) At 25 days, wean abruptly. Delay weaning of sick calves, but aggressive 'katers may be weaned earlier. Early weaning can offer several .major advantages for dairymen First, it reduces the liquid feeding period, when calves are subject to scours and digestive problems. In some herds, those problems result in up to 50 percent mortality. Early weaning reduces labour costs, since it is easier to care for calves on dry feed in group housing, compared to the individual care needed when calves are on liquid feed, Overall feed costs are also reduced since dry feeds are more economical than milk or milk replacer especially, if the calf is fed fermented colostrum, Below are eight important points to keep in mind as through decreased energy comsumption, HIGH .PRESSURE SODIUM - High Pressure Soldium, is similar to Low Pressure Soldium, but produce less of a color change and provide more illumination. They must be Mounted higher than other fixtures. Comparison of lamp life in yard lighting:Incandescent (Standard) lamp, 200 watts, 3900 lumens, 1000 life hours; Incandescent (Long Life) lamp, 200 watts, 3050 lumens, 5000 life hours; Fluorescent 80 watts (2-40's), 3200 lumens, 18000 life hours; Mercury Vapor 175 watts, 6600 lumens, 24000 life hours; Low Pressure Sodium 55 watts, 8000Iumens, 18000 life hours; High Pressure Sodium 100 watts, 8550 lumens, 20000 life hours. S. Bradshaw, Engineering Assistant. (6) After 25 days, feed 20 percent starter mixture free choice, (7.) At eight to tenweeks, switch to complete grower mixture with 10 percent coarse ground hay. This mixture should contain 16-18 percent protein. Feed free_ choice. (8) Offer hay and or silage at 12 to 14 weeks of age. Restrict grower mixture to 2.5 kg day, Using this system, far- mers can wean calves at 3-4 weeks and there are no immediate or long term effects on the young calf. Such a program not only has pote'ntiai savings in feed, labour and housing costs, but it also ensures a good start for the calf. Dennis Martin, Associate Agricultviral Representat- ive. Yard lighting alternatives Night visibility is essential for a safe and efficient farm operation. A well lit yard also helps deter vandalism and theft. There are a variety of lighting types available: INCANDESCENT - These are generally mounted on a yard pole. Long life in- candescent lamps which last about 5 times longer than standard lamps give only 80 percent of the light, but use an equal amount of energy. MERCURY VAPOR - Mercury Vapor lamps provide twice the illumination for the same energy as incandescent. LOW PRESSURE SODIUM - These lamps provide more light and are more efficient than either incandescent or mercury vapor. The fixtures and lamps cost slightly more than mercury vapor, but the difference can be recouped Here are the new Ag office phone numbers Have you been having trouble trying to call our office lately? The Huron County Agricultural Offi4 e has new Zenith numbers. For those calling from Listowel, use Zenith 5-3260. If you live in the Dublin, Brussels, Clif- ford, Dungannon, Gorrie, Lucknow, Mildmay, Ripley, Teeswater or Wingham ex- changes, use Zenith 3-3190. Any other exchanges in Huron County can use Zenith 7-3040. Our regular telephone number for those in local calling areas remains the same - 4.82-3428, For reaching any other Ministry's offices, contact the blue pages in the back of your new telephone book. 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EXETER FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED CALL HARRY VAN GERWEN (519) 235-1380 THE BEST IN FARM MACHINERY 242 MAIN ST. NORTH EXETER, ONTARIO EFE ng-swing Winners in the com- petitions were: Byron and Gary Balla gh , Bruce. County, open instrumental; Ron McRae, Middlesex County, male vocal solo; Dianne Reynolds, Simeoe South, slide presentation;, Oxford ,County 'Junior Farmers, old-time square dance set; Carol Reid, Peel County, old-time best caller; Janice and Kathy Stone, Ontario County, vocal group; Becky Barrie, Waterloo Region, female vocal ,solo; Ontario County Junior Farmers, best modern. square dance 'set; Anne Sonley, Ontario County, best modern caller; Joanne Vorstenbosch, Perth County, best -piano recital; Lambton County Junior . Farmers, folk singing; Middlesex County Junior Farmers, four-part choir; and Marilyn Sewell, Durhem Region, public speaking. 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At Gay Lea- Foods operative Limited. annual zone meeting held, at Atwood', recently, Etiwtri. Miller- of RR 3 Exeter, was re,elected, a direetur of the Co-opera tivefor a three year term. AmOng , those elected voting -delegates were Elson Lynn? Woodham anti Harvey Hodgins, Crediton. Russell mccuteheon.„ Owen Sound, President of Gay Lea Foods stated that thiS year represented a. positive turn- around. from. the ,previous year with earnings reaching levels achieved in the mid nineteen seventies. Milk volumes 'at the plants had increased slightly and -increased ef-. ficiency and cost control in all areas assisted in this Year's improvement, Juniors si Stop in{ion and check all the Fe6atrmesaonf914'. Here's good news for every haymaker! We're having Dollar Dividend Days! Get' the bargain buy of the year on New Holland brand balers, haytools and windrowers - plus a cash dividend from Sperry ,New Holland of up to $1,500. 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