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The Rural Voice, 1983-09, Page 35FARM NEWS in the arc. Photokeratitis is usually a temporary condition involving eye redness, sensitivity to light, a sensa- tion of a foreign body in the eyes, and excessive tears. It rarely causes per- manent damage, but can be very painful for six to twenty-four hours." Another danger is that hot welding sparks can burn unprotected eyes as well as the skin. "Welders or anyone who may be exposed to a welding flash or arc should wear appropriate goggles over their contact lenses. The eye protec- tion required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act for welding, brazing and soldering, is the same with or without contacts". Ag. Eng. Award Ken Boyd, 35, a native of Meaford, Ontario, has been named "Canadian Agricultural Engineer of the Year" by the Canadian Society of Agricultural Engineering. The award, given for demonstrating a high degree of leadership in the agricultural engineering field, was presented to Boyd at the annual meetings of the Canadian Society of Agricultural Engineering and the Agricultural In- stitute of Canada, at Truro, Nova Scotia. The award recognizes and en- courages outstanding work by a young member of the society, says Dr. George Collin, executive director of the education and research division of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. "I'm pleased with the leadership Ken Boyd has provided in the re- structuring of the agricultural engineering services in the province for both education and advisory ser- vices, in addition to new emphasis on research and development functions. In this way, Boyd has played a very important role in the recent re- organization of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food." Boyd has been an agricultural engineer for the past 13 years. He has served as Agricultural Engineering Service Program Supervisor for the ministry since December 1980. He has gained international recog- nition for his work in swine housing and equipment and served for three years as chairman of the Canada Plan Service (swine series committee), a Canada -wide service that provides up-to-date designs for farm buildings. BRANDY POINT FARMS Hybrid Gilts - York x Landrace Open or Bred Also. R.O.P. Tested and Health Approved �- PUREBRED LANDRACE, YORK & CROSSBRED BOARS Willy Kurt Keller, R.R. 1, Mitchell 519-348-9753 or 348-8043 COMFORT STALLS Arches available In various widths to meet desired stall size NARROW -ARCH HEADRAIL STALLS Three other models of headrail stalls available. TOP OF THE LINE TIE STALLS * Constructed from 11/4" pipe (.140 wall) and hot dipped galvaniz- ed AFTER manufacture to ensure long lasting life. Stall Accessories Available: 1) Protecto Socks - where there is moisture at the cement -in point. 2) Neck Straps -nylon, leather, chain 3) Water Bowls - the popular F-80 cast iron bowl 4) Bedding Keeper - save money on bedding costs AVAILABLE FROM: 135 Bill's Stabling & Mfg. Ltd. R.R. 4, Arthur 519-848-3910 THE RURAL VOICE, SEPTEMBER 1983 PG. 33