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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, August 3.1994 5 Guests Judge Cows at Holstein Club's Twilight Meeting [SJewtOnVÜIe Animal Sanctuary Moving To a New Location Near Roseneath The Duiiiam Holstein Club held a Twilight meeting at Willdina Holsteins, north of Bowmanvillc, on ".Thursday, July 28. The evening's events included a barbecue, tour of the farm, awards presentation, and : entertainment. One of the highlights was an opportunity for everyone in attendance to participate in a rjudging competition. The guests were invited to judge the cows and then compare their scores with those :of Don Welsh, tire evening's official judge. Winners who were closest to the judge's decision received prizes. Farmers Urged to Beware of Silo Gas The Farm Safety Association has issued a warning that gases produced from recently ensiled haylage can cause death. The recent heavy rains and hail storms in various parts of Ontario have damaged the hay crop and conditions are ideal for the formation formation of silo gas. Silo gas or nitrogen dioxide is produced produced as a by-product of the fermentation fermentation process that takes place once - plant material is put into a silo. A va- . riety of climatic stresses on the plant ; material during the growing season . can dramatically increase the possibility possibility of toxic gases forming. To avoid silo gas, fanners are advised not to harvest crops immediately after after a rainfall. Conversely, crops damaged damaged by hail or frost should be harvested harvested as quickly as possible to avoid build-up of excess nitrate in the plant material. If weather or other factors have increased the possibility of nitrate nitrate build-up, plant material should be cut higher than normal, as excess nitrates are stored in the lower por-' tion of com stalks. Silo gas may be visible within a few hours after silo filling and may be recognized by a bleach-like odour and may be visible as a yellowish- brown haze. Dead flies or birds at the base of the silo may also be an indicator indicator of the gas. Once a silo is filled, it should be sealed and declared off-limits for at least a three week period. Levelling of silage should be done immediately after the last load is put in with blowers blowers running. If gas is suspected, do not enter. During this period of time the silo should not be entered unless all rules for confined space entry are closely followed and a self-contained breathing apparatus is used. For more information on silo gas contact: Ted Whitworth, Field Services Services Manager, Farm Safety Association Association Inc., Guelph, Ontario - Tel: 1- 800-361-8855; (519) 823-5600 or Fax: (519) 823-8880. by Laura J. Richards The animals at the Endangered Animal Sanctuary must be gone from Clarington by midnight tonight, tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 3,1994. A representative of the Clarington Clarington By-Law Department told The Statesman early this morning that the exotic animals kept on Lake- shore Road for the past 14 months are moving to Roseneath, Ontario. Further details were unavailable at press time regarding the municipality's municipality's view of the move. However, yesterday, Tuesday, Aug. 2, The Statesman learned that Rev. Robert MacKenzie of The Animal Animal Rescue Mission based in Scarborough Scarborough is no longer affiliated with the animal sanctuary. Rev. MacKenzie said the association association between the two groups ended in early June 1994. "We invested $340,000 in the Lakeshore property," Rev. MacKenzie MacKenzie noted. That money went to the material and labor for renovations of a cow bam, rent, propane, heat, and hydro, Rev. MacKenzie said during a telephone telephone conversation on Tuesday afternoon. afternoon. He also pointed out that feeding the animals cost a pretty penny. He estimated $1,500 went to feeding the lions and tigers each month. While the two groups have split from each other, Rev. MacKenzie said he has tried to do so amicably. To lessen the impact on the animals animals he said he put Bill Vallieres in touch with the chief of an aboriginal group north of Cobourg on Highway 45 near Roseneath. Rev. MacKenzie pointed out the Endangered Animal Sanctuary organization organization may have bitten off more than they can chew with this move. He predicts the private financiers of the move from Clarington will get to the point where they will want a return on their investment and will take the animals. "Did you know the animals are worth a lot of money, and they will have them -- free," Rev. MacKenzie MacKenzie asked rhetorically. Rev. MacKenzie said his organization organization will no longer be contributing to the Endangered Animal Sanctuary. Sanctuary. "We will not advance one red five cent piece" to it, he stated. "It's not our money to give out as we please," he noted. When The Animal Rescue Mission Church gave money to the Endangered Animal Animal Sanctuary it was one charity giving money to another, Rev. MacKenzie explained. At this time, the Animal Rescue Mission Church is looking into taking taking legal action against the Endangered Endangered Animal Sanctuary. Vallieres could not be reached for comment. Tgur Will Indude 65 Farms and Gardens Ganaraska Country Adventure Set for August 27th and 28th Once each year the farm and garden garden gates of the Ganaraska swing open, inviting you to explore this picturesque picturesque valley and discover what's down its country lanes. You will find everything from quilting bees, from vegetable and flower gardens, to quail and deer farms. A total of 65 farms and gardens invite you to share this rural experience. experience. Try your hand at quilting or weaving, weaving, milk a goat, leam to braid garlic or make twig furniture. Relax on the banks of the Ganaraska with a formal English cream tea or enjoy a homemade homemade pie at a country church. Bring a cooler and take home produce fresh from the farm. Spend a day or the weekend in the country with the family: be fed, be en tertained, and be enlightened. Last year both young and old, urban and rural, discovered the secrets of the Ganaraska area. This year come and discover for yourself what is just around the comer, and down these country lanes. The tour takes place Saturday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets good for both days: $10 for adults, $5 for children eight to 16 years while those seven and under are free. To get your ticket in advance call 905-983-9339. On the weekend of the tour tickets are available at the Clarke Museum & Archives in Kirby, one hour east of Toronto. Take the 401, to Hwy. 115/35, go north eight miles to the Kirby/Durham Road 9 and exit. Signs will guide you to the museum. Dear Editor: The Durham Region Gladiolus : and Dahlia Society will be hosting its 58th annual show on Saturday, August August 13th, at the Bowmanvillc Legion Hall. Once again we encourage anyone who grows "glorious glads" to take part. Your never know, there may be a winning gladiolus right in your own garden! There will be classes of entry for folks who have been at it for years, as well as classes of entry for complete novices. We continue to offer competition competition opportunities to our young gardeners, gardeners, too! Besides showing your glads, there will be an opportunity for budding designers to try their hand designing with glads, dahlias, and other garden gems as filler material. Those interested interested in trying for a design award do not have to have grown their own Car Insurance Too Costly Dear Rick: I recently got the renewal for my car insurance. Thanks to Bob Rae and the NDP Government with their no fault insurance, mine went up by 14% over last year (with no claims involved). Where are these so-called controls he mentioned some time ago about insurance companies? Gord Mills, in your paper a couple of weeks ago, had a big itemized list of all the good things we could benefit benefit from. I say, "bunk". If he were to make a list of how many ways the public got shafted with the legislation they have passed, Please meet BILL ALLDREAD Who has recently joined our Sales Staff for our Bowmanville Office. Bill is someone who knows the people and can be trusted. He will answer your questions about memorials and you will find him pleasant and easy to talk with. Please give him a call. 623-6581 or drop in at our office at 121 King St. E. Bowmanville SIMPSON MEMORIALS 111 Toronto Rd. Port Hope, 885-6434 © your paper would be 3 times as thick. There were very few bills passed that have not either taken money away from people or meant that they had to pay more. So, to Gord Mills: "If you really want to do your duty, plead with your • Leader to call an election "now" before before he has everybody in Ontario claiming bankruptcy. But when you do, the NDP party will be wiped out like the federal Tories were. A very disgusted Tax Payer E. Roberts Bowmanville. Washout Warning The Farm Safety Association has issued a wanting to fanners on washouts washouts created by recent heavy rains. Farmers should be cautious during harvest and be aware of areas where these washouts have occuncd, including including the sides of hills, ditch banks and on the shoulders of concession roads. These conditions can lead to tractors tipping or machines becoming becoming ntired down in ruts. The following precautions should be taken: 1) Walk the field areas where potential potential washouts could occur and mark them so machinery can avoid the hazard. 2) Keep as far away from ditches and banks as your machine is wide. 3) Drive around ditches, not across them. 4) Back your tractor out when mired in mud or nils.. If this won't work, the only safe procedure is to tow the stuck machine out with another another tractor, equipped with ROPS. Do not hitch the lowing tractor higher higher than the drawbar, For more information contact: Ted Whitworth, Field Services Manager, Fann Safety Association Inc., Guelph, Ontario. Tel: 1-800-361- 8855 - (519) 823-5600 or Fax: (519) im.mn glads, but they are required to supply their own filler material. There will be a limited number of glads (and sometimes dahlias) for design use. For those who wish to compete, the committee will be setting up the Legion Hall on Friday, August 12, in the early evening. The folks there ' ' will be glad to let you know what time to arrive on Saturday, and how to go about competing. Or you can call Sam VanCamp at 728-9946, or Jack Hartwell at 987-5448 for information. information. For those wishing to view the splendor of the show, doors will open at 2:00 p.m. on August 13, for the general public with the show running until approximately 4:00 p.m. Well known judges, Jack Laundry from Picton and Gcrri Honing from Port Hope will be doing the honours this year, so it will be a special affair. The Society members look for- . ward to seeing as many people as possible come out to the show, and we will welcome you all as members if the 'glad' bug biles you! Sincerely, Society Director, Slier Leetooze Locally owned and operated by Glen Morris Largest Country Market East of 'Toronto Sun. - 12 noon PETER ZEZEL from Toronto Maple Leafs will be signing free autographs. BOWMANVILLE-» LOCATED 30 MINUTES EAST OF TORONTO Exit 401 at Courtice Rd. 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