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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1979-04-04, Page 4Page 4--Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, April 4, 1979 High scorer Luck/ ow. Midget, Kent Alton reeelved the Stewart Mann Memorial Trophy for the top scorer in the Lucknow Minor Hockey .Association for the 1979 season. The, trophy was presented by Eldon Mann prior -to the Midgets' All Ontario final series opening. game with Marmora on Saturday night. [Sentinel Staff Photo].' •••.0 •� w • •• • '• • Beware dangers of manure gas Following the death of one man last fall, and the near death of two other Huron County farmers two weeks ago, Huron County agricultural engineer. Ron Fleming is warning of the dangers of manure gas. Now is the time of year when farmers are getting ready to pump out those liquid manure tanks that have filled up over the winter, under or near many animal raising operations, and Mr. Fleming, says that the decomposing manure gibes off a variety of gases' including hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, and methane. The most dangerous, hydrogen sulfide, is the culprit in most animal and human deaths, and is produced continuously in an un -aerated manure storage, says Mr. Fleming, and because it is heavier than air, it can accumulate on the sur- face of the manure. As the level of the manure rises under a slatted floor, the gas may be forced above floor level, endangering both man and animal. Hydrogen sulfide gas is usually associated with a rotten egg odour; however, says Mr,, Fleming, in hither concentrations the gas paralyzes the olfactory nerves in the nose, so relying on the smell of the gas can be life- threatening, as high concentrations result in nearly the complete immediate halt to breathing. Lesser amounts of the gas can result in nausea, belching and coughing, or eye irritation. The danger period for hydrogen sulfide gas is usually during agitation of, .liquid manure. This agitation releases the gas in a manner similar to the Way gas is given off by shaking a bottle of pop. Several precautions should be taken, says Mr. Fleming, for the safe handling of liquid manure: 1 - never enter a pit without a self- contained breathing apparatus and a life -line; 2 - don't let the pit fill completely -' 1 or 2 feet of air space allows for some accumulation of gas; 3 - provide strong ven- tilation during .pumping and agitation. Keep people,and if possible, animals, out of the building at this time; 4 - pumping and agitation operations should involve two people. ON NATIONA'LLY KNOWN All electric Accutron and Quartz Digital Watches in stock. 25%off All other watches in stock 15% off Special offer i effect from April to April 11 nerqy money;. WINTERIZE YOUR HOME TODAY Micafil !h151tioh1la :Fireproof, VerminProof, Lightweight, Permanent Schmid's JEWELLERY AND CHINA OWNERS — W. JOS. AND DEAN E. AGNEW LUCKNOW PHONE 528-3532. n� • ) Juste pour. insulation. in place, level it and you're through. It's genuine Vermiculite Insulation. Pour it in once and you've/ insulated for the life of your house. 1 i t i 1. 4" Drainage Tubing Perforated and Non -perforated In 100 ft. Rolls and 250 ft. Rolls 1 BUILDING CIN1l,iE John W. Henderson Lumber Ltd. Phone 5283118 Lucknow / •.1:..1i.�}M�ii'�i��..\i.\..\.i.�.i.�..V �VYom.\i.1.i�.Y►ii'��.'►.Y��i.'�.i�'`..1.�11iI�iI`.ii'�►.t�.I