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A Seasonal Trubute to our
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A Farmer's Creed
1 believe a man's greatest possesion is his
dignity and that no calling bestows this
more abundantly than farming.
believe hard work and honest sweat are
the building blocks of a person's character.
I believe that farming, despite its hardships
and disappointments, is the. most honest
and honorable way a man can spend his
days on this earth.
I believe farming nurtures the close family
ties that make life rich in ways money
can't buy.
believe my children are learning values that
will last a lifetime and can be learned in
no other way.
I believe farming provides education for life
and that no other occupation teaches so
much about birth, growth and maturity in
such a variety of ways.
I believe many of the best things in life are
indeed free: the splendor of a sunrise, the
rapture of wide open spaces, the ex-
hilarating sight of your land greening each
spring.
I believe true happiness comes from wat-
ching your.crops ripen in the field, your
children grow tall in the sun, your whole
family feel the pride that springs from their
shared experience.
I believe that by my toil I am giving more
to the world than I am taking from it, an
honor that does not come to all men.
I believe my life will be measured ultimate-
ly by what I have done for my fellowman,
and by this standard! fear no judgement.
I believe when a man grows old and sums
up his days, he should be able to stand tall
aqd feel pride in the life he's lived.
I beilieve in farming because it makes all this
possible.
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31 and Jan. 1
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Huron Farm and Home News
Happy sows pay off handsomely
Most hog farmers will like
the sound of the following
statements: 1) More pigs per
sow per year, 2) 98 percent
conception rate, 3) Sows
returned to heat in 5 days
after weaning, 4) Aggressive
but effective boars, 5) Few
feet and leg problems.
There are many good ar-
ticles written on this subject
covering such things as
genetics, feeding programs
etc. I would like to concen-
trate on building layout and
ventilation and how this af-
fects the foregoing.
Successful farmers know a
very important part of a hog
operation is the dry sow and
breeding barn.
First, let's look at the dry
sow. She has just weaned 12
Large pigs and is sometimes
in fairly poor condition. She's
lost a lot of fat, and as thin
people like myself realize. it's
hard to keep warm.
Weaned sows are usually
placed with four or five others
in a breeding pen with nose
contact with a boar. Their
pens are notoriously dirty and
wet, as sows with an overfull
udder and in heat as well, are
in a difficult state of mind, to
say the least. Let's try to keep
them as comfortable as possi-
ble. This means no drafts and
a room temperature of at
least 60 degrees F.
Have you ever tried to ful-
ly concentrate on something
while walking on wet ice with
leather shoes? This is similar
to the conditions some boars
have to breed under. One pro-
ducer I know has a separate
breeding area adjacent to the
sow and boar pens which is
washed down and lett to dry
before any breeding takes
place. Regardless of the
method used, the floor must
be dry. A well designed ven-
tilation system will help a lot
here. If inlet air is directed
across the ceiling at 600-800
feet/min. and slows down to
200 feet/min. before it drops
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The wonderful old traditions
call for people to gather together, to meet
near and dear. As you and yours celebrate
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uncomfortable spot for
dunging.
As mentioned in a previous
article, small pigs shouldn't
have to put up with air move-
ment of more than 50 feet per
minute (approximately 12
mph) across their backs.
Sows cannot take more than
twice this amount i.e. 100 feet
per minute (a little over 1
mph), under ideal
temperature conditions. If the
room is cooler than say 60
degrees F. the air must be
slowed much more than this.
We will be glad to measure
your air speed if you wish.
After breeding, sows are
often placed in pen stalls. In-
dividual- dry sow pen stalls
have proven to be a practical
solution to the problem of
sows fighting and regulating
individual teed requirements.
However, once we separate
sows we muct increase the
room temperature. Any
reader that has had their
spouse away from home for
one night realizes how cold it
can get, sleeping by yourself.
Sows that can no longer hud-
dle together need a room
temperature of at least 65
degrees F. - preferably
warmer. They cannot take
rapid fluctuations in
temperature and they can not
tolerate a draft on their back.
Fans must he sized proper-
ly and air inlets must be
located and operated correct-
ly. We can help in this area if
you wish.
Most producers would
agree that lights.shouldbe left
on approximately 14-18 hours
per day - this is a good place
for a $40.00 timer.
Most producers have many
other tried and true methods
for bringing sows into heat
and getting good conception
rates. One of the more impor-
tant things I have learned
from good hog producers is
that the breeding area is no
place to be irritated or angry.
If this happens, the best thing
to do is leave for 5 or 10 min.
and come back in a better
state of mind. Sows will res-
pond with larger litters if
breeding is done in a quiet
friendly manner.
The foregoing offers a few
suggestions for better
breeding areas. If you have
any questions call
1-800-265-7044 or 482-3428.
Sam Bradshaw
Engineering Technician
Huron County
White Gifts at Granton
By MRS. E. SUMMERS
At the United Church the
Rev. Bruce Pierce was in
charge of the service for
White Gift Sunday. The theme
was "sharing our gifts".
All members of the Sunday
School took part in a presen-
tation in a nativity scene with
five parts (1 ) from a space
capsule. three astronauts go
to Bethlehem, (2) They see
Mary and Joseph (3) they find
the shepherds (4) they think
about God's love, (5) back
home again.
The three principals were
the astronauts, Pam Waters,
Eleanora Kop and Steven
Nixon. Everyone was in
costume, angels all in white
with glistening halos and
shepherds with their crooks.
The spaceship was made with
foil and the travellers all were
equipped with helmets.
At St. Thomas Anglican
Church the Rev. Peter Der-
rick was the celebrant of the
WAKING UP MY
BROTHER
By Josh Vererneulen
(:rand Bend P.S., Grade :t -t
1 like waking up first. Then
I wake up my brother. Then
we go and look at our
presents.
We have breakfast next
My brother and I go up the
tall tall stairs where the long,
long holly leaves hang.
We go through the dark hall
and end up in my mom's and
dad's room. We wake them
up. They gel out of bed.
My dad isn't tired but my
mom! Oh, is she ever tired.
Then all of us go through the
dark hall, down the stairs.
where the holly hangs.
My brother tripped over a
step and fell to the bottom of
the stairs.
Holy Eucharist, assisted by
John Jones as server and
John Herbert as Crucifer. The
organist was Mrs. Norman
Hodgins.
The ceremony of lighting
the three candles in the ad-
vent wreaths was performed
by Joanne Hoar, Brett harm -
worth and Scott Hodgins.
The two lessons were read
by Jim Hodgins and John
Herbert. The Gospel was read
by the rector.
The Rev. Derrick preached
his sermon from John 1:6-8
and 19-28. This was on the
pledges that were made at
our Baptism. Baptism is a life
covenant when we commit
ourselves to God.
The three point Bible Study
under the direction of the
Rev. Peter Derrick was held
at the home of Mrs. C. Lewis
on December 10.
General U.C.W. meet
The General U.C.W. of
Granton, was held in the
United Church on December
11.
Members and guests en-
joyed a smorgasbord dinner,
followed by the meeting.
Unit 5 was responsible for
the program. This took the
form of a presentation entitl-
ed "The Meaning of ('hi•isl-
mas", on slides by Rev.
Pierce, in song by Mrs.
Jackie Pierce and in unison.
A responsive reading led by
Mrs. Ina Harlton and a child's
prayer in unison.
The meeting closed with the
singing of carols. a candle
lighting service by Mrs.
Margaret Spence and a
responsive prayer.
During the liminess period.
chaired by Mrs. Verda Tate a
large amount of business per-
taining to the church was
discussed and taken care of.
Unit 4 met at the home of
Mrs. Norman Riddell. Mrs.
Gary Ilumphrey presided and
opened the meeting with
R DEFENCE --- Scott Miller (55) goes high in an
attempt to block a shot by a Seoforth opponent in the
weekend tournament at the school. Fellow Panthers
Scot Merrylees (4) and Stephen Merner (3) move in to
assist.
scripture, the Christmas
Story and read two poems.
Roll call was answered with
something pertaining to
Christmas. During the
busines session, the general
meeting was discussed.
Mrs. Mary Dykes was
responsible for the program
and talked about factory con-
ditions in Korea, which is be-
ing studied this year. A gift
exchange followed. Carol
'lardy, Olive Gowan and
Florence Riddell served
lunch.
Personals
Sincere sympathy is ex-
tnnripri to the family of Arthur
Skonieczny, in the sudden loss
of a husband and a father.
I would like to wish the staff
of the T -A, my friends and
readers of my news. a joyful
Christmas and a healthy and
happy new year.
Eileen Summers
Granton Correspondent
Times -Advocate, December 19, 1984 Page 1 1 A
CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO ALL
RESIDENTS
The Council of the Township of Usborne would like to make it known
that as of December 31, 1984 the Elimville Hall will close it's doors to any
use public or otherwise.
Procl,aimed this 4th day of December, 1984
LARRY H. STUCK, A.M.C.T.
CLERK—TREASURER
TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE
GERALD E. PROUT,
REEVE,
TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE
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Happy Holidays to All our Patrons
May the Spirit and Joy of the Holiday
Season stay with you always
We send warm greetings and Thanks to all
From the staff and management at
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