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Th Acton Free Press Wednesday June Oui There are French Limousins near Eden Mills By Dave Pink The need for better beef production in Canada prodded Nordic Farms a breeding company to Import Limousin cattle from France and locate a Campbellvllle Just outside Eden Mills The herd is under the supervision of Dennis Mr is a native who came east when Nordic Farms offered him a managerial position at one of their major the Ontario Agricultural College the University of Managing 188 acres of predominately cedar bush and spring fed ponds which be claims Ideal for raising beef cattle Mr said the French cattle have adapted well to a Canadian environment He indicated the are receiving no special treatment because If they can t make under normal Canadian reputation of menacing well country of Limoges region of under the worst conditions The to Pure breed French claim they are a pure rustle for Ihemsolvos with no help Historically Limousins have a breed native to the rocky Till Lets talk about HORSES with Jennifer the spring I usually receive a large number of calls from parents wanting advice on purchasing a horse for their child This year is no exception The purchasers range from who know nothing about at all but have an In tercsted yearold daughter to those who have ridden for years and need a quiet family horse Incidentally if any breeder can mass produce a safe reliable well trained saddle horse for he II do a roaring trade The opinions expressed in this and other columns are strictly my own but are found on many years of varied experience Don t ruth If you know nothing about horses but have a small acreage and a hankering please don t go out and purchase a wee pony or a pretty palmaino from a sale Buying a horse is trickier than buying a used car because although you have Just as many things that can be wrong with a horse you also have tern and early experience to consider My best advice to you is to find out more of what you are doing before you buy Send your child a pony club or a riding school Sometimes the interest is a passing fad and this Is a good way of finding out When you as a parent feci reasonably capable of caring for this delicate and difficult animal and the child Is able to handle a Treasurers approve township tax relief horse a purchase can be con Do take your and look for a quiet older horse that has been well schooled and well used In this case a high mileage is advantageous You pay more for a reliable safe horse but after all It your child lire that is at stake A dear little baby foal is LIMOUSIN CATTLE a golden brown in definitely not easier to handle colour are a rare breed in Canada These three are found at Nordic Farms winSSugwxjSerS just outside Eden Mills They were Boarding If you plan on boarding a horse you may be able to consider purchasing one sooner The same reliable horse bit goes but you will have the advantage of a knowledgeable hopefully stable manager to care for the horse and dole out advice Don scrimp cither The cheap boarding stable will only cause you more problems than it worth A good one preferably with a school attached will provide you with most safety care and value for your money In cither case do have a vet and blacksmith check out the horse you plan to buy It II save a great deal of heartbreak And don surprise your child Let him or her be in on the final selection Choosing your own horse Is as Individual an experience ad acquiring a puppy or a car imported from France by Nordic Farms and ore expected to have a good effect on the Canadian Beef Industry D Pink photo quality carcass The mfldo their first appearance In Canada In 1968 during a period of experiment of Canadian beef industry another French breed was brought to Canada In JW5 with good results so It was decided by Nordic Farms and other breeding companies to Import and observe breeds Including the very successful Limousins There are no domestic cross breeds In Canada so tho I herd here was started completely from scratch Now there are MO purebred females in Canada en percent of that total In area I ill winners bulls been used wllh great success on Hereford and Angus cattle and other pure bred Limousins were winners In major steer shows As meat producers I go almost unmatched They are no more expensive to feed than larger European breeds and gain an overage of 3 pounds per day converting rive pounds feed to one pound gain They may produce as much as percent high quality lean red meat with a maximum of high priced cuts Comparable in size to the more common British breeds Mr said he doubts If the Limousin will attain a large Canadian population The Hereford Angus and Shorthorn breeds are already Irmly established Canadian beef producers Mr expects to have the present location of Nordic Farms expand to 180 breeding females which would be a little less lhan a cow per acre to see how It will iholr production wed farm sorghum grass hybrid a corn substitute El frau Imported females four bred heifers lw nine heifer calves eight bull calves and two Tho cattle range In color from a golden wheal color In ihe females deep red In the males Ikying They are light CHATELAINE LIGHTING York Road Guelph Bright Ideas for all your Lighting Needs SELECTION OF HOUSE FIXTURES Table Lamp Door Lamp Vanity Cab noli Baseboard and Portable Vacuum Cleaning System Device Part Vent Hoods Fan FREE PARKING OpcnDally830 Frl TI9Dm Sal taxpayers may receive some reliet when the township council sets the 1973 mill rate at a meeting June 19 Wednesday a board of arbitrators which includes Helton county treasurers awarded the township US to cover an in education taxes marked the second con year the township what council felt was an and an unfair portion of the tax burden being thrust on the township The injustice stems from the equalized assessment factor Last year and this year the board of arbitrators the township request for relief The award this is within a few hundred dollars of last year award Buys high price cow The ay dispersal ale held recently at Sales Arena saw 38 registered animals average The highest of the day was She was sired by Glcnafton who is classified Excellent for type and is a Super type sire and she is a daughter of Cedar Sands Tex Rose Six mill clerk Earl Cuddle noted the money amounted to about six mills off the lax rate He noted he was now hopeful and optimistic that the award could result in a decrease in taxes from last year Mr Cuddle said the equalization factor would not change until and should be entitled to the rebate on the again next year He noted however the effects of regional government may make the calculations very cumbersome depending on how the township is finally split Each municipality In will contribute towards the awarded to the township Municipal councils have 30 days from the hearing to appeal the decision of the arbitrators AVID ANTIQUE collector Wes Brown of Acton displays one of the unique ships lanterns he has found among his collection of lamps Mr Brown says the old kerosene lamps are in high demand He repaints them red to recapture some of their earlier glow Coles Photo Farmers concerned Federation or Agricul lure will discuss the new pro posals for land control on the NIO Escarpment Henry Stanley Agricultural Representative for Haiton County old the Administration Committee of County Council that many farmers were concerned hat there was no compensation to farmers who have their land frozen He said It appeared the farmer was being robbed of the specula live value his land held He noted farmers fell they would lose money an the proposition so that others could benefit and objected Judge Shorthorns The third meeting of the Livestock Judging club was held Scotsdnle Farms The inciting opened with the pledge followed by ihe minutes and ihe roll call A type demonstrallon was given by Clark farm manager of Scotsdale forms Two classes f Shorthorn beef cows were Judged official ilncings were given by Henry and fieri Stewart The meeting was adjourned Paul Stewart thanked Emerson Clark for having thses two fine classes for members to judge and for having club at Scotsdale Farms Strawberry time By Robert Stokes Harvesting of strawberries will In starling In volume in the area by the end of the week Although some of the early crop was lost due lo fronts earlier this spring prospects for harvest are still fairly good Pick your own operators in the TorontoHamilton area are ex greater than usual number of people because of the rising cost of food MOVED GIBSON CONSTRUCTION AND SHEET METAL LTD 2 Hufnagel Acton Bus Phone 8531526 Res Phone 8532580 DRUGS JESUS WHICH HAS THE FUTURE BRETHREN OF MESSIAH Box ONTARIO ChoowH ANDREW MURRAY MOTORS ft NEW DEMOS PRESENTLY WE HAVE 5 COMPANY DEMONSTRATORS IN STOCK WITH LOW MILEAGE AT SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS TO YOU CALL 8772261 USED 69 SPRINTER THIS IS TOYOTA S MODEL WITH BUCKET SEATS RADIO AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LIC 81 CALL 8772261 P1A1RIKI TOYOTA THE BIGGEST CHOICE IN SMALL CARS Heritage Art Contest Warden A J invite residents of County participate an Art Contest which through Hi media of oil and pointing and photography will depict scenes of historical interest in Haiton County famous homes buildings etc PRIZES Adult or Oil Painting Sucond Th rd Photograph Second Th High School Division Public School Division Oil or Photography Second Oil or Photagroohv Second Third prize DO 35 3D Th Display and Judging will take place on Sept IS Id For rules and contest entry form writ no later than June 30th Hen tag Hoi ton Art Contest Warden A J Haiton County Administration Building Milton Ontario