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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-03-16, Page 21L. V C V/r Or Truck Mount NOW Trailer AGpNS - Stationary, LUCK fi NOWWOErt011.4 Stationary (120-375 cu. ft. LTD. HELM _ . HEM IN ONTARIO .rr. : -qtr joogaill1 cu. ft.) or Truck Mounted 575 OIK Trailer (20 " Lucknow, Ont. (519) 529-7627 Don't miss our all-star new product revue -We've put the spotlight on value. --i Take a look at the new tractors making their debut now: • NEW Ford 70 Series GENESIS'" tractors — from 145 to 210 PTO hp – offer the new fuel-efficient GENESIS'" engine for break- through power and the unique Sidewinder' movable console for the ultimate in comfort. • NEW Ford Versatile* 80 Series 4WD tractors — from 250 to 400 hp – combine rugged constuction and reliable performance with new comfort and easy servicing. Stop by today and get the details on the all-new tractors. They put value in the spotlight. LOGAN FORD TRACTOR SALES Ltd. .348-8467 St. m.„, 284-1778 FORD NEW HOLLAND Knoop's orchard fulfills his life-long dream by Mike Robinson For Anthony Knoop, Lakeside Acres orchard is the fulfillment of a life-long dream. Diane Knoop, his wife, says the enterprise was built up over a num- ber of years. The house and out- buildings were built in the late '70s, and the large shed was built in the early '90s. ' She says the creation of the or- chard was a life-long goal for her husband, who was born in Holland and trained as an orchardist. Mr. Knoop was in school in Hol- land when World War II broke out. During the occupation of that country, all schools were closed, and he worked in the orchards. After the war ended, he decided to become an orchardist and to get further training. He worked during the clay and went to school at night. Mrs. Knoop explained the training in Holland does not only included proper orchard care, but on how to run a business. Eventually sponsored to come to Canada, Mr. Knoop found work on a dairy farm and later owned a dairy farm next to where Lakeview Acres is located. Then his asthma became bad because of the dust within the barn. He was told at that time to stay away from the barn. Because of that he sold the dairy operation. "It was now or never," said M(s.:*A'` Knoop. She said Mr. Knoop and his first wife decided to create an orchard on the 43 acres property - 28 of those acres are now orchards. The orchards now contain over 7,000 fruit trees. Although the orchard is predominantly apple and cherry, it also contains pear, peach and plum trees. Also grow are asparagus, red and black currents and strawberries. Lakeview Acres ships out apples and pears, but Mrs. Knoop says there are not enough of the other types of fruit to ship out. The property also has a pond stocked with bass and trout. Many people believe the 20 ft. deep pond is natural, says Mrs. Knoop. It was in fact, dug out by Mr. Knoop. The problem, says his wife, is now finding the time to fish. He enjoys it, but Mrs. Knoop says the orchard requires a lot of work. Extra people are hired according to the season, but a fair amount of the time, it is just he and his wife working on the orchard. "I think it is neat because it satis- fied his life-long dream," said Mrs. Knoop. Coisne and Anthony Knoop, of L*eslde Ordoatds, R.R. 3, Godench. Safety tip transporting loads on public road - Safe Bale Transport ways. An don't overdo it - the A bystander was killed by a large weight of a load should never be round bale that bounced off a ,heavier than the pulling unit. Use flatbed wagon near the top of a hill. proper drawbolts and safety chains, Operators MUST ensure that bales lock the brake pedals together, and are securely tied down when follow all the rules of the road.