HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-06-11, Page 29CREATE BEST MODELS - Brian Woodburn, Joanne Verlinde and Marc Winters display their SHIMS grade
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Try to fool Mother Nature
You can't fool Mother Nature. More
and more, we are finding out that
Mother Nature's way is the best way.
Changes that have been made in the
name of modern technology are not
always for the better.
You might think that life on the
farm would be as close to Mother
Nature's way as possible. Alas, that
is no longer true. To survive
economically, farmers must use
modern technology. Mother Nature is
nudged whenever possible.
Mary's
Musings
For example, farmers couldn't ex-
ist in these tough economic' times
without assisting Mother Nature by
using fertilizer. They also need
chemicals for pest control.
Mother Nature is also assisted in
the barn when it comes to increasing
livestock production. Artificial in-
semination is used almostall the time
– seldom is Mother Nature allowed to
take her course.
I recently attended a conference for
agricultural journalists. One of the
speakers' topics was animal
behaviourism.' As the speaker was be-
ing introduced, I was chuckling to
myself, "My goodness, this guy is a
psychiastrist for animals."
Well, he wasn't far into his talk,
before he said, "I am not a shrink for
animals." He was Dr. Andrew
Luescher and he was with the Depart-
ment of Clinical Studies at the Ontario
Veterinary College. He is studying the
behavior of animals and coming up
with solutions for common problems
farmers have with their herds. His
work is very interesting.
By making changes in their pens,
he can stop pigs from biting each
others' ears and tails. He had improv-
ed a tethering system for dairy cows
so that they can lie down more com-
fortably, and farmers are finding less
illness in their barns.
His findings with hog production
were most interesting. He had found
that artificial insemination will work
better, if you have a boar around to
"court" the sow. Farmers will want
to continue using artificial insemina-
tion because they can get better
breeding. But the sows will have a
higher conception rate and larger lit-
ters, if they are allowed to just rub
noses with a boar.
He has also learned that the sow
will have fewer still births if she is
allowed to make a nest before the lit-
ter arrives. On most farrhs today the
sow is kept confined in a farrowing
crate, so that she cannot trample her
young as soon as they are born. Dr.
Luescher says that if the sow is allow-
ed to collect grass or straw and shape
it into a nest with her snout, she will
have a healthier litter. Of sour e, this
will require supervision.
So jt would seem that Mother
Nature's way Ls Mill the best. Sure, we
can push her along with our
technology, but We shouldn't ignore
her all together. It's up to the farmer
to use modern technology, but still
duplicate Mother Nature whenever
possible. Every now and then we have
to be reminded that you can't fool
Mother Nature.
STEPHEN CRAFT BEST — Winners have been named in a recent
Stephen Central School arts and crafts show. Back, left, Cam Sweiger,
Lorna Miller and Jason Becker. Front, Alisha Jennison, Lisa Eagleson
and Toney Riley. T -A photo
Greys off
to good start
Times -Advocate, June 11, 1986 Page 17A
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could attend
Mineral seri* was bead Wednts-
det 4 for Ray Mons frO T.
Wry Holtman Funeral Hatch. Any
Was a former resident std (armor in
this area. Pallbearers were ►.
WWerrt, Ken Baker, Hoa and Wil firer
Deajardine, Jake and Bud Sobro*der.
Interment web in Grand 'Bend
cemetery, Rev. Peeble4 efficlati g
with lunch refreshments served after
the funeral by United Church Women
to about 60 relatives and friends.
Cousins visiting Hugh and 1 and at-
tending the funeral were Bob and
Pam Boerner and baby Robbie, Bill
and Jeannie Maier, all of Mio
Michigan, and George Maier of
Detroit.
Family members dropping by our
home for a time of fellowship after the
funeral were Les and Marjorie
Adams, Exeter, Mrs. Hazel Corbett,
Hamill, Mrs. Blanche,Cbapman, Er-
nie and Ann Morenz, their daughter
Cheri and Michelle and friend Sylvia,
June and Lynn Rowley, and Bill
Morenz, all of London, and the
Michigan cousins.
Personals
Congratulations to Verne and Iia
Sharpe, (former residents of this
area) who celebrated their 50th wed-
ding anniversary at Parkhill on Sun-
day. The annual Ratz reunion
scheduled for this date, was cancel -
the anniversary.
The Russell families in this area
OFF TO UK — Marg Angus, a
Kirkton-Woodham Girl Guide
leader for 10 years will be
representing the Mapleway area
on a three week Guides tour to
the United Kingdom beginning
July 4. -
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are pleased to have their parents,
Cliff and Velma home a$a$a from
Florida, after Cliff's illness while in
the south. Doug Russell flew down to
drive their oar tome. They arrived
home Thursday night.
Coa$t'atulationa to Earl and Marion
Wpp the occasion of their 25th
anniversary. They were sur-
pttired by a group Tuesday night cern-
ing to chivaree them, and again
Saturday night around 40 relatives,
friends and neighbours gathered for
asocial time at their home.
�Zlelman and friend spent
the weekend in Essex, with her sister
Susie and Wayne Robson, Colin and
Sheltie. They all enjoyed a drive to
Boblo Island.
. Sandra Regier, and her children,
Chris, Heather and Jillian, of Detroit,
spent the weekend here with Sandra's
parents, Ken and Orilla Baker..
Sports news
The Shipka Mites played a baseball
game with Port Franks, Wednesday.
Score: Shipka 9, Port Franks 21.
Jamie Baker hit a home run for
Shipka.
Coaches for the Shipka Mites are
Pat O'Rourke and Joan Sweitzer.
A T -ball team has been formed for
Shipka with Ron and Joanne Picker-
ing as coaches. Their games_ start
soon.
The Exeter Greys' ladies fastball
team started the season off on the
right foot by defeating Blanshard 8-5.
Lia Snell and Patti Down shared the
pitching duties. •
The team also played St. Marys last
week, ending up in a 7-7 tie after seven
innings.
The Greys definitely have a new
look this year with five new additions.
Among them is Patti Down, who
played for the Greys a few years ago,
Diane McCuiad and Brenda Bell, new
residents in Exeter. Cindy O'Brien
originally from Zurich, now residing
Its London and Esther Nethery also of
London.
Greys returning from last year are
Elaine Gould, Lia Snell, Sandra
Burns, Joyce Morgan, Heidi Elliott,
Bonnie Caldwell, Darlene McBride,
Josie Christmas, Brenda Jarrett and
Lynne Farquhar. The team is again
being coached by Janet Buchanan
and Greg Burns.
The Greys home night is Tuesday
at 9:00 p.m. and the following is their
schedule for home games. See you at
the park!!
Tuesday, June 17 Kirkton vs Ex-
eter; June 24 Blanshard vs Exeter;
July 8 Dublin vs Exeter; July 22 Sebr-
ingville vs Exeter; July 29 St. Marys
vs Exeter; August 12 Kirkton vs Ex-
eter. Playoff tournament, August 22,
23, 24 at Exeter Recreation Centre.
CHOIR OFF TO EXPO — A choir from South Huron District High School is in Vancouver thisweek enter-
taining at Expo '86: Back, left, Kathy Hendrick, Ken Fitzgerald, Brad Mack, Becky Ferguson, Trudy Bor-
nath and Burke Gladding. Front, director Jean,Waring, Michelle Ellison, Laura Draisey, Lori Lynn Wagner,
Elizabeth Mot, Sonya Shantz, Marcie Ellison, Zhivana Zivkovic and Janet Mowatt. T -A photo
RETIRE AS BIG BROTHERS. SISTERS — South Huron Big Brothers and Big Sisters president Gord Nichol
presents certificates to retiring participants Ruth. Zeehuisen, Mike Anstett and Murdiena Glover.
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By MRS. E. SUMMERS
At the Granton United Church the
Rev. Bruce Pierce was in charge of
the morningworship and entitled his
message "The Christ who brings a
great calm".
In his sermon the Rev. Pierce refer-
red to the United Church conference
in Sarnia recently, which he attend-
ed and Mrs. Florence Riddell was a
delegate. The minister said that there
would be a report later.
Flowers were placed in the Church
in memory of Jamie MacKenzie by
his family.
At the St. Thomas Anglican Church
the Rev. Peter Derrick celebrated
morning prayer. Mrs. Marlene
French was the organist and John
Herbert was the Crucifer. The lessons
were read by Mrs. Betty Ann Waugh
and Ken Reatson.
This lesson, along with the second
from the Gospel of Luke 7:11-17,
where Jesus also brings back a
widow's husbanll from death, was the
centre of Sunday's sermon. God's
wish for us to pray to flim when we
have a desire, or a.question, was the
major theme in the Rev. Derrick's
message.
Next Sunday's service will be the
celebration of St. Thomas church's
anniversary at 11 a.m.
Receive awards
The Electolysis Clinic of Perth
County, celebrated the final exercise
class, before the summer, with a piz-
za party at the Granton Forrester
Restaurant.
Members receiving certificates of
recognition were the following: Shir-
ty Bannerman, Cathy Riddell, Verda
Tate, Dehhie Craig, Carlene Goos,
and Gina Sheame, all level 1; Anne
Brown. Debbie Carty, Gina Rutledge,
and Audrey Lambourne, level two.
Althea Brown was awarded a
perfect attendance plaque and the
ceremonial exercise shoe award.
Mrs. Amelia Jameson was
presented with flowers for her
assistance with the projects. Mrs.
Gerry McAlorum was the instructor
for the classes.
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