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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-11-02, Page 17Grain drying system at Hensall Co -Op first in world A revolutionary com- puterized grain -drying system installed two weeks ago in one of the Hensall and District Co -Operative's dryers was demonstrated at the Hensall site on Friday. The process, which automatically reduces the moisture content of grain to a required level, is the culmina- tion of two years of research by the Waterloo Centre for Process Development (a semi -autonomous organiza- tion operating within the chemical engineering depart- ment of the University of Waterloo) ,n conjunction with Canadian Farm Tec Systems Ltd. Prof. Edward Rhodes, head of Waterloo's chemical engineering department, was one of those invited to see the system in operation. He said the Hensall prototype is the first workable system of its kind anywhere in the world. Ted Cross, executive direc- tor of the Waterloo Centre for Process Development, was another interested observer. He dubbed the system "a positive break -through in technology." Hensall Co -Op manager Earl Wagner had previously discussed with the experts at Waterloo the problem of moisture variation in corn grown in Ontario. When the University suggested working together to develop a new system to be tested at the Co- Op's facilities he agreed at once. Wagner and his opera- tions manager, Paul Ducharme, actively cooperated with the Waterloo team. "Normally, when outsiders start to mess about with your plant, you don't like it, but we had tremendous support from the Hensall Co -Op," Rohdes enthused. The computerized equip- ment has been installed in one of the Co-Op's two dryers, en - Centennial plans The October meeting of the Centennial Committee was held Tuesday, October 25 in London, courtesy of Labatts. The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved. • Several arrangements which were pending have been confirmed. The Seaforth Chorus will be performing on Sunday, July 1. A caterer to run the arena booth for the weekend has been secured The signs are ready to go on the lamp standards on Main Street. November 1 is the deadline for your nominations for Am- bassadors and tickets are on sale for the dance to be held November 26 at the arena. Be sure to keep the date open, and plan to attend. The win- ners of the Ambassadors con- test will be announced at that time. Murray Baker is in charge of sports for Centennial weekend and welcomes your ideas and support. Joe Bengough and his com- mittee will be entering the old fire truck in the London San- ta Claus parade November 5. Bill Gibson outlined the parade route. Several bands have been booked for the event. After the meeting was ad- journed a short film strip was presented and snacks were served. Iabbatts' hospitality was appreciated. John and Cathy Taylor, Christopher and Jodi, Lon- don, were weekend visitors in Hensall with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Grenier. Rev. Charles Henderson, Exeter supplied in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sun- day at 1:30 E.S.T. His sermon subject was "The Just Shall Live by Faith". The text was taken from Romans I:17. Mrs. Dorothy Taylor presid- ed at the organ. The Bazaar, Bake Sale and Tea will be held on Saturday, NoveJrtber 5 at 2 p.m. The W.M.S. ladies were guests of First Presbyterian Church Ladies, Seaforth last Thurs- day afternoon. On Thursday, November 3 they are invited to the 80th anniversary of the W.M.S. ladies at Cromarty Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. A number of officers and members of Amber Rebekah Lodge attended a banquet at Victor:a Street United Church, Goderich on Tuesday evening followed by a meeting at McKay Hall in honour of the visit of the Assembly President ,when Amber Lodge members par- ticipated in presenting the travelling gavel to Goderich :,odge. Birthday party A multi -birthday party was held at the home of Alphonse and Betty Gregier, Hensall, on Saturday evening. Those celebrating birthdays were Alphonse Grenier, Mrs. Adam Wilson, Varna, Carole Luther, Grand Bend, Cathy and John Taylor, London, also an anniversary for Rose and Richard Rader, Dashwood. Cards were played after which George Dowson, Hen- sall and Adam Wilson, Varna, favoured the guests with a number of tunes on their violins. The evening ended with a delicious lunch and a very tasty birthday cake. The sixth meeting of the Hensall 4-11 club was held on Tuesday, October 18. At this meeting we all gave ourselves a manicure. We started off with our president Liz Sangster leading us in the 4-11 pledge. This was followed by the roll call and minutes of the last meeting read by secretary Christine Rose. Then Liz handed the meeting to our leaders. They talked about how to care for your fingernails and cuticles. Later Mrs. 1. Mowat came and showed us how to manicure our nails. All the girls used emery boards, orange sticks, nail polish remover and a clear or pink nail polish. When everyone was finished Pat Masse presented Mrs. Mowat with a gift. The meeting was adjourned. Press Reporter Pam Gackstetter string a handy and reliable comparison. The sophisticated control system uses sensors to measure the moisture content and flow rate of grain entering the dryer, as well as the temperature of hot air used for drying. A microcomputer balances these factors to automatically control the amount of hot air. Every 10 minutes the con- trol prograni calculates such key attributes as moisture content on entry and elapsed time in the hot zone, takes in- to account corn type, and ad- justs for changing en- vironmental conditions, and determines the best metering roll speed to ultimately dry all grain in the hot zone as close- ly as possible to the.15.5 per- cent ideal (wet basis.) The Canadian Farm Tec System, incorporating an easily operated IBM com- puter, provides a completely automatic process requiring virtually no involvement by the operator other than monitoring. The operator may intervene manually if necessary. The benefits of the new system are three -fold. Energy costs are reduced. So is the time taken to dry grain to the required level; this increases the amount of "throughput." Ducharme calculates 12 per- cent more grain is going through in a specific time than before the conversion. Perhaps the most impor- tant benefit as 'far as pro- ducers are concerned is the higher quality of grain because of a decrease in shrivelled kernels caused by over -drying. Wagner said shrink has already been reduced by one percent with the new process. Wagner said the prototype is presently on a trial basis, and if everything works out according to plan, the Hensall Co -Op will purchase the system. The research project was funded with generous grants from Agriculture Canada and the Enterprise Development Program within the federal ministry of industry, Trade and Commerce. Total development costs so far ex- ceed $400,000, and were ex- pected to reach the half - million mark by the end of Oc- tober. A Farm Tec spokesman said the system will be marketed across Canada, but its biggest sales potential will lie in export to the U.S. and other grain - drying countries. The system, available com- mercially early in 1984, is ex- pected to cost from $25,000 to $40,000. RENEWING ACQUAINTANCE — Hensall Co -Op manager Earl Wagner talks to Jack Underwood, Ridgetown (formerly Centralia College) at a demonstration at the Co-op of computerized grain drying. In the background is Prof. Ted Rhodes, head of the University of Waterloo's chemical engineering department. Hensall and district news Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, Phone 262-2025 PARADE — Shannon Kyle (left), Katie Ro hwell and Terri -Lynn Elder were among those parading before the - judges at the Hensall P.S. Hallowe'en party and open house. Shannon was later declared one of the winners. Kippen church anniversary By Margaret Hoggarth The service at St. Andrew's Church Kippen was held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 30. Pastor Don Moffat preached a very inspiring sermon. The scripture lesson "Watch out for the devil" was taken from 1 Peter ch. 5 v. 8. The sermon was entitled "Satan the Evil Angel". Mrs. Gerald Moffatt presid- ed at the organ - Sunday School was well at- tended. In the ministry of music the choir presented "Jesus, : heard you hada big house." St. Andrew's Church Kip - pen will observe their 116th Anniversary on Sunday. November 6 at 11 a.m. with Reverend. Roy Babstock of Parkview United Church, Stratford, as guest minister. Special music will be provid- ed by "The Craig Allen Singers of Goderich". Shower A shower was held on Sun- day, October 30 at Helen McKay's home in Exeter in honour of Helen's future daughter-in-law, Tena DeKoker. Those present from the Kippen area were Leanne • SPECIAL COOKIES -- While Trudy Van Wieren ma es stroopwofels with a special waffle iron brought from Holland, Harry Klungel splits the cookies and Jane Van Wieren fills them with syrup for the Christian Reformed Church bazaar. MUNICIPAL CHATTER — Reeve Harry Klungel spoke to the Hensall Scouts Wednes- day night about municipal affairs. Back, left, Chris Ingram, Brian Moir, Darryl Lawrence, Ben Bjerg, John Rooseboom, Jason Clarke and Andy Phillips. Front, Rob Taylor, Rob Berends, Terry Thiel, Jeff Clarke and Dwayne Lawrence. McKay and her daughter Lisa; Frances Kinsman; Fay Kinsman and her youngest son Daniel; Karen Kinsman and her daughter Michelle; Anne McGregor and her daughter Barb and Margaret Hoggarth. Open House Carol McGregor, daughter of John and Mary McGregor, held an open house in her home on Saturday, October 29 where she presented a sho,v- ing of crafts, decorations, and floral arrangements for Fall and Christmas available from "Carol's Flowers and Gifts." The Kippen Kuties held their last meeting on Tues- day, October 25 at Hoggarth's house. As this was to take the form of a Hallowe'en party, we all came in disguise. We had a role play entitled "A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed " Dianne Vanneste, Lisa Hoornaert, and Janet Hoggarth took part in this. We divided up into two teams and played "Buyer Bingo" then we all had to present a brief outline of our special project to our leaders. Our Achievement Day plans were discussed and it was decided to present the ex- hibit on "Basic Nail Care", - with Linda and Lois Binnen- dyk as commentators. Janet Hoggarth, Diane Vanneste and Tara Savage will work on the exhibit hoard, and the rest will bring articles to put on the table. We ar'jouraed to the dining room which had been decorated for Hallowe'en with candles lit and lights out, we enjoyed our lunch of chicken, chips and dip, relish trays, crackers and cheese, Hallowe'en cup cakes, punch and bubblegum. Diane Vanneste won the prize for the best costume; she was dressed as a clown. Cathy Herbert won a prize for the most letters in her given names, and Jane Papple for the closest birthday. Our leaders thanked us for making this club a pleasant one to lead and Diane Van- neste thanked the leaders for all the work and effort they put into getting us through this club. Achievement Day is November 7 at Huron Centen- nial School, Brucefield, at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. That's it for 4-1-1 news until the next club in the spring. Filter Queefl "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482.7103 TRUST COMPANY GUARANTEED CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Representing many trust com- panies, highest rates usually available. For more information contact John R. 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Following this ceremony refreshments will be served by the Ladies Auxiliary. We trust members of the community and area will make a special effort to attend these services. Thursday, November 3 Door to door canvass in Hensall on the even- ing of Thursday, November 3, please leave your porch lights on to assist the canvassers, The support of the public for the annual appeal will be greatly appreciated. Friday, November 11 Remembrance Day Banquet at 7 p.m. in the Hensall Community Centre. Guest Speaker Bruce McCall. Everyone welcome. Tickets available from any Legion or Auxiliary member. Hospitality 6 - 7 - Dinner 7 p.m. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. Garnet Allan Larry Uyl Branch President Poppy Chairman Keep your kids ni theirplace. II'ti ,il v;tvti been a good idea. Nem it's the law. ( )r t Nr r\`. 1. 1983 tO(lc hers collie un( ler the liy,‘ which re.quires everyone from newlx)ens to Senior (itizem ft) be properly restrained when travelling in it car I nr children this means • Infants. u1 r to 9 kilograms (21) pounds 1 must be I)r(tlxerl\ secured in a rear -lacing; car seat: • 'Ii)(1(11ers. 9)-18 kik )grants ( 21) to 11) lxuttl(1s), elms' 1)e in it fr'n l-fac'itit car seal in their parents' or guar( lion's car. ( tl terwise they must be secures I by it lap bell; • Preschoolers, 1 10tr 50 pounds 1, must be secured 1)v it lap bell. • Older children must use the full seal hell assembly. Buckle them in. Ministry of Transportation and Communications CD Ontario • James Snow. Minister William Davis, Premier t