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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-07-17, Page 15o Pork producers awarded Ten Ontario porkproducers received cash prizes for their ingenuity at the- first Pork Congress Innovators Competition, at the 7th annual Ontario Pork Congress. The first -place winner, Lyle Vanclief of Ameliasburg, received $300 for the heat exchanger he developed to save heating costs in his weaner and farrowing rooms. "For many years we were concerned because we were blowing warm air out of the feeder barn during the cool months of the year while spending money to heat the weaner and farrowing rooms," says William Elsasser, herdsman. "The heat exchanger allows us to; use the warm air from the feeder pig room to heat the other rooms." The inventors say the heat exchanger has several ad- vantages over conventional electrical heating systems., The heat pump is more sensitive to temperature changes in the barn, and the system can be switched over to work as an air conditioner in the summer. The main advantage, however, is the cost. Mr. Elsasser says meters SAFE "0" CONCRETE STEPS �C PORCHES - patio slabs - sidewalk slabs - curbs - flower bed edging Call: G&G CONCRETE PRODUCTS 236-4723 recorded electrical cost savings of $850 to $900 per year. And the system is inexpensive to operate. They estimate they can heat five rooms for 60 percent of the cost of heating one room with electric heaters. The only disadvantage is the high initial cost of about $7000. Second -place winner Tony Van Rooi jen of RR 2 Springfield _ developed a fence line feeder for high - moisture corn to win the $200 prize. Frustrated with cumbersome rotary feeders, he designed a feeder featuring a full -swinging front that acts as an agitator to loosen the feed and allow it to drop to the hopper bottom. The hopper is designed wider at the bottom than the top, and allows more space for the corn and prevents it from bridging. "I've designed these in various sizes and widths, for different sizes of pigs and we've had the best results with weaner pigs," says Mr. Van Rooijen. "We've shortened days to market by two to three weeks, im- proved our grade and reduced feed costs by reducing waste."And air - A floor colour that reflects light and adds brightness to a room may be the needed touch to a dark place. Even the wattage requirement may be reduced with greater reflection. f GIANT AUCTION Of Brand N.w Quality Household wrnitur. BAYFIELD/ ONTARIO To be held, at Bayfield Community Centre Thursday, July 17 7:30 p.m. Sharp $20,000 Assorted Stock Must Be Sold No Reserve Fiero Is A Partial listing 5 brand new Ledroom suites, each suite comes com- plete with a new top quality box spring and mattress and featuring a 5 piece pine suite complete with hutch, mirror, and triple' dresser, 5 drawer chest, headboard, steel frame, 2 night tables, box spring and mattress; other suites are various Spanish, Contemporary and Modern Styles. 5 different dinettes — chrome and coppertone suites in 5 and 7 piece sets. 15 brand new chesterfield suites in 2 piece, 3 piece • and 4 piece sets, in many styles and every suite covered in top quality, top graded covers in Nylon Velvets, Ultra Velvets, Herculons, Acrylic Pile, Naugahyde and many more - - as fine a selection as ever offered by public auction. Plus — much more — recliners, rockers, davenport sets,. one fireplace stereo set, step.and coffee tables, a nice assortment table lamps, swags, continental beds in 39", 48", 54" and queen size, odd chest of drawers, desk, foot stool, odd night tables„pictures, mirrors and smokers. Many other items as well. Doors open at 6 p.m. for early inspection.n. Merchandise can be picked up night of sale or from 9 a.m. till noon the following day. Sale conducted by Victoria Sales, London, Ont. Sales Mgr. -- leo E. Bird AUCTIONEER ---- Jack Heywood Terms Cash - Cheques accepted - 4% sales tbx in effect blown feed delivery system, designed by Robert Huber of RR 2 Kenilworth, was awarded the third prize of $150. The system uses air to suck grain into a metermill for processing, and then blows it directly into pig feeders or storage bins. "This system is ideal for diffic-ult handling situations,” says Mr. Huber. "We can bend it to go anywhere, overhead, or underground. It can be hooked up to any type of metermill and it has no moving parts, so it is relatively maintenance-' free." Each of the entries was judged on its innovation or adaption, its practicality and its benefit to the pork in- dustry. A panel of five judges, including a ministry swine specialist, an associate agricultural representative, two pork producers and an allied industry representative, rated the 10 entries. "We believe that a number of pork producers have good ideas, and we want to spread these ideas to the rest of the industry to help other producers," says Andy Bunn, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food swine specialist and chairman of the innovators competition. "Many producers will read about these innovations and perhaps incorporate them Into their operations. It's a kind of self-help program." The congress plans to continue the innovators awards competition again next year, and hopes that it will be continuing attraction at the annual Ontario Pork Congress. Award winners from fourth to tenth place were: Gerry Knechtel, Shakespeare; Ronald Bender, RR 1 Gowanstown; H.J. Schillings, RR 1 Oshawa; Douglas Cripps, RR 2 Stayner; Murray Musselman, RR 1 Gowan- sto wn ; Paul Ten Westeneind, RR 2 Woodville; and Geoff Richmond, RR 4 Bright. NEED A HELPING HAND? HIRE A STUDENT 235-1711 Canada Employment Centre for Students Citizens News, July 17, 1980 . . . r , . i .•a • Pap 15 EVERY DAY FARM SAFETYtI Guaranteed Investment Certificates NOW 344 Annual Interest for Five Years VICTORIA AND GREY TRUST Since 1844 VG Contact us in Exeter at: 425 Main St. 235-0530 Member: Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation IS YOUR SUBSCRIPTION DUE FOR RENEWAL? IT'S EASY TO FIND OUT JUST CHECK YOUR MAILING ADDRESS ON THE FRONT PAGE OF YOUR NEWSPAPER. EXAMPLE THIS IS THE MONTH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES THIS IS THE YEAR YOUR SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES (1978) Doe, John H. Ry: R. 2, Kip n, Ont. 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