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Clinton News-Record, 1979-11-08, Page 12PAGE 12,---CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, NOV M$ R, 8 ,1979 An experiment in corn production by Agrico Fer- tilizers ofBrucefieldproved that even in a year of not the best weather, excellent corn crops can be grown in Huron County. A 2.4 acre test plot grown by Dean Aldwinckle on the A.R. Hill farm south of Brucefield yielded an outstanding 151.58 bushels per acre, dry weight. The corn was planted at a dense 26,500 plants per acre. Here Bill Chipchase combines the corn Iate last week. Paul, Dean's son also hl}d.a yield of 7,677 bushels on 63 measured acres of land near' Seaforth for an average of 122 bushels. Library news for kids by Marian Doucette The Children's Book Festival is fast ap- proaching (this year's dates are November 17- 24), and the staff at the Clinton and Huron County Public Libraries are bus planning special ac- tivities for this week. To mark the beginning of the Festival, and to promote Canadian children's books an authors party is planned CHANGE IN NAME INDE'I'ENDENT SHIPPER United Co -Operatives of Ontario Livestock Department • Toronto Ship your livestock with FRANK VOOGEL Dashwood Monday is shipping day from Varna Stockyard previously Roy Scotchmer Coll Dashwood 238-2707 or Bayfield 565-2636 By 7:30 a.m. Monday for prompt service to take place. On Saturday, November 17 at 2:30 p.m. in the place of our regular story hour, all interested children and parents are invited to attend our party. Many authors, all of whom are Canadian, wilt be in- troduced to our guests in a fun and exciting way. To celebrate Inter- n,ational Year of the Child, the "Owl Magazine" has recently published 1a special 96 - page book entitled "All Aboard! a Cross -Canada Adventure". It's the story of an 11-year-old's train trip across Canada written by Beverly Allinson with colour photos 'b:y .Barbara O'Kelly. As part of their celebration, "Owl" is holding a special contest for children, in which they are asked to draw a picture and send in 100 words or less about their favourite - Canadian person or place. The five winners' \entries will be published in "Owl", and the children will receive autographed copies of the book. Two hundred runners-up- will also receive prizes. Entries should be sent to "All Aboard Contest", c -o Owl For more information Magazine, 59 Front St. about either the contest E., Toronto, Ontario M5E or the authors party 1 B3. The contest deadline contact the Huron County is January 15, 1980. Public. Library, 524-7751. A little sled... sur a lotto fun That's the Yamaha Enticer 250 It's the inexpen• sive snowmobile the whole family will love Agile enough for easy handling, quick enough to blur the trees Come in and check our big November discounts Your Authorized Yamaha Full Service Dealer. 1 mile West and 1 Mile South of Hensel) ELDER ENTERPRISES SALES &: SERVICE. DIAL 262-6142 HENSALL ONT. YAMAHA NOW'S the time to get ready for a more beautiful spring! And How's the time to save! during our DutchAFlower Bulb 415- F j this week Choose from Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissus, and Crocus' - Also In stock: * GLOXINIA BLUBS * LILY BULBS * AMARYLLIS AND PAPER WHITES SHOULD`BE PLANTED SOON FOR CHRISTMAS BLOOMING * A BEAUtIFUL SELECTION O,F AFRICAN VIOLETS HAS JUST ARRIVED * WE ALSO CARRY. A COM4Eti LINE OF INDOOR GARDENING PRODUCTS ..7 "owned a& oporatetil bV AleX & Marlene Verbeok" "iSAA't iTIRET, CLINTON X32.9333 ST n un C TTLE in of the 0 E enin of Hensall Livestock Sales Ltd. HENSALL LIVESTOCKua LIVESTOCK �... - - sTocNERsFEEOER DIVI510 located on Highway 4, mile north of Hensall Introducing the Two New Partners of the Stocker and Feeder Cattle Division GREG HARGREAVES Greg Hargreaves resides at the farm of the new stocker and feeder barn. He also operates a small feed lot and farm. Greg has worked for Hensall Livestock Sales for the last four years. . Barry Miller Barry -Miller resides at Farquhar 8 miles east of Exeter on Hwy #83. Co-owner of Hensall Livestock Sales for- 6- years, co-owner of the new Stocker Feeder Cattle Division. • Dealing in stocker and feeder cattle for the last eighteen years. DOUG CARRUTHERS Doug Carruthers resides at Willert St. Dashwood, Ont, Doug grew up on a farm in Mt. Brydges, has an extensive background in feeding beef cattle. He gained some experience working for a commission firm at the Ontario Stockyards, spent the last 5 years working in partnership with his father buying fat -cattle for the Beef Terminal and dealing in stocker cattle. Vic Hargreaves Vic Hargreaves resides at Brucefield, Ontario. Co-owner of Hensall Livestock Sales for 28 years. co-owner of the new Stocker Feeder Cattle Division. We invite your consignments BARRY MILLER DOUG CARRUTHERS 229-6205 • 237-3734 or 235.2717 GREG HARGREAVES 262-2619 "Sales every Thursday starting at 12:30" VIC'HARGREAVES 482-7511 •4. 1