The Rural Voice, 1989-08, Page 79PCPPA NEWSLETTER, cont'd
Perth County directors recently had a
tour of Schneider's packing plant. Many
directors noted the absolutely disgraceful
job of tattooing that is done. We tried to read
the tattoos on the carcasses as they came off
the line heading for the cooler. They were all
over the front right area of the pig. Only a
few were where they were supposed to be —
squarely on the shoulder. Many had varying
numbers of digits that could not be read.
Some were so faint you could hardly see
them and some could not be found at all. This
was more than enough to convince many that
they should be doing their own tattooing.
LE TOURNAMEN'
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The golf tournament is on. The date is
August 23. The place is the Listowel Golf
Course. Tee -offs will be on the first and the
tenth fairways starting at 10:15 and going to
12:00. Phone Vince Hulshof (393-5586) to
register and get your tee -off time. Registra-
tion with Vince is mandatory because of the
different set-up this year. Be prompt; if you
are not there for your tee -off time you will
wait for a time slot opening or until everyone
has teed -off. The meal is at 6 p.m. Dress
code: collared shirts and decent shorts.
Bring your own clubs because rentals are
very scarce. Only five electric carts will be
reserved for those with health problems.0
Gordon Jack
(Faxing provided by Elma Mutual Ins.)
RRFA NEWSLETTER, cont'd
was to be discontinued by the Ministry of
Natural Resources. However, because of the
reaction of the Large rural population in that
area, the funding was continued for 1989.
We also learn that the Minister of Natural
Resources, Vince Kerrio, is implementing a
new program to control predators damaging
rural property and livestock. The RRFA is
establishing a committee to investigate this
program and be certain that the District is
included in any predator control assistance.
Past consultations with District MNR
officials have always resulted in the state-
ment that no funds are available from
Toronto for predator control. The RRFA is
seeking the support of all District munici-
palities and any individuals with ideas con-
cerning predator control. Give your sugges-
tions to any director of the RRFA.
District municipalities are now using
significant portions of their road budget on
nuisance beaver. However, the municipali-
ties have no way to control predators causing
damage on private property. Since the MNR
protects predators, it should also be finan-
cially responsible for their control.0
Dean Hodgson
SGC oDS4 oOC K
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PRODUCTIVITY – customers weaning over 23 pigs/sow/year
EFFICIENCY – 2.67 feed conversion on 619 purebreds
GROWTH – customers averaging 146 days to 220 pounds
CARCASS QUALITY – Bodmin genetics: Champion of three major
performance tested shows — Ont. Pork Congress 1988, Royal Winter Fair
1987 and 1988
LONGEVITY – We select and raise our breeding stock in confinement
conditions to stand up in today's commercial herds
EBVs – (Estimated Breeding Value) Check our EBVs. Some of the best
in the industry
Phil Smith 519-764-2898 (res.)
Gerry Campschroer 519-523-4284 (res.)
Boar Store (Days) 519-887-9206
HUNTER STEEL AND SUPPLY LTD.
SALE ON OVERSTOCKED ITEMS
HOG PANELS
36" x 16' $46.50 ea
6" x 2" opening buy 5 $44.00 ea
$3.19 ft
CHANNEL
6" channel welded back to back with 1" spacer. Ideal for trailer frame
PIPE
1" (1.315 OD), galvanized 10' $9.00 ea
1" galvanized pipe 41" $.95 ea
1" black pipe x 3/16 wall $.95 ft
1 1/4 black pipe (1.66 OD) 3/16 wall $1.35 ft
2 7/8 OD galvanized 3/16 wall $2.45 ft
3 1/2 OD pipe x .300 wall $4.45 ft
FLAT
1 x 1/4 $.34 ft
21/2x5/16 $.37 ft
3 x 5/16 $.76 ft
TUBING
6x2x.125wa11 $1.85 ft
3x2x.188wall $1.75 ft
3 x 2 x .250 wall $2.25 ft
PLATE
9 gauge 55" x 144" $110.00 ea
COLOURED SIDING RANDOM LENGTHS
White, green and brown $.25/sq. ft.
HUNTER 500 Lorne Ave East
Stratford, Ontario
519-273-3151
1-800-265-8579
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