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=~ 12 -- Scugog Citizen ~ Tuesday, February 27, 1996 Ken's worked with dairy by Heather McCrae Theye probably isn't a dairfinan in this part of the province who's galved more cows than' Ken Trevena. The 61-year-old Herd Manager at Hanover Hill Holsteins in Port Perry averageg 200 deliveries a year and already has (helped 82 heifers give America. (see story) GUARDIAN DRUGS Port Perry Pharmacy Ltd. 209 Queen St. 985-2231 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM SENIORS | (658 up) 10% Discount | . All Purchases! Every day! Jo froocriptons, ELP. & Sale hems exchuded) Ken Trevena has been working with dairy cattle ior over 50 years. The 61-year-old Herd Manager at Hanover Hill Holsteins |n Port Perry is as one of the top dairy managers In North regarded Clark Ostomy Supply Co. COLOSTOMY, ILEOSTOMY, UROSTOMY APPLIANCES 15501 East 1/4 Line, Nestieton (905) 986-1164 or Toh Free 1-800-371-0163 Pickup of 1-2 Day Delivery Service Save 10% on AN Re TUESDAY is ALWAYS SENIORS' DAY gulary Priced Merch BR@®CK'S Service, Quality or Style since 1881 "168 QUEEN ST, PORT PERRY 985-2521 birth this year. Ken's been working with dairy cattle for ayet 50 years. Growing up in a town in New Hampshire, he started working summers on his uncle's dajry farm when he was eleven. ' To pay his way through the University of New Hampshire, Ken did chores and milked the school's dairy herd in the early mornings and after classes, earning the top wage of 50 cents an hout. To further augment his ,income "he "continued "working the summers on his uncle's farm, earning a weekly salary of $20. in 1962, after a three year stint with. the army, Ken was asked to join R. Peter Heffering's "Tara Hills Farm" in New York. He's worked for the Hofferings since and 'came to Port Perry when the dairy operation moved here in 1978, becoming 'known as Hanover Hill Holsteins. Pat's Dele LATVIESe[e1AN] olctel el] GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD vith Gairhe Bread 985-9(55 Most of the calves born at the farm come from embryo transfer and are worth between $5,000 and $40,000. The biggest responsibility Ken has is getting the calf born alive and ensuring it gets a good start in life nutritionally. When the alarm goes off at 4:15am, Ken's day begins. Arriving at the farm 'shortly after, he helps filk a few cows and the moo juice is used to feed about 50 baby calves. After the equipment is cleaned up, Ken heads fome for the usual breakfast he's had for umpteen years - "a good serving of cereal, toast and fruit". Back 'arm again by 8am, he spends the 'Test of the day caring for about 800 cattle. Quite often the daily routine is in-terrupted by a heifer calving and Ken's always there to give assistance; morning, noon - 'and especially through the night. A neighbouring cattle , breeder told the Citizen" "Ken is regarded throughout North America, and probably the world, as one of the top managers of dairy cattle". Working with these big animals, he's had his share of kicks but always walks away with only a few bumps and bruises. Often chewing on a White cattle for over 50 years Owl cigar, he quips, It's the only bad habit I have." Appearing to be in good health, Ken says he's only been to the doctor pnce since moving here in '73 and that was to get & rabies vaccine a few years ago. A father, a grandfather and an avid fan of the Blue Jays and the Maple Leafs, he says, "I don't ever think about being sixty". Although the hours are long, he enjoys his work, Actually life's easier now. "When we used to milk a large herd; I'd be up at 3:30 to start milking at 4am. Now I can sleep in until 4:15," he chuckles. Church of the Ascension ih Port Perry welcomed the Rev. Gary van der Meer, t an Induction ceremony last Sunday, attended by over 200 of the parish and friends. With . van der Meer are, at left, The Rt. Rev, Douglas Blackwell, Bishop of Trent Durham, and Scugdg Mayor Howawd Hall. Rev. van der Meer was ordained 2 1/2 years ago and served Anglican congregations in Orillia.and Price's Corners before accepting his ; cé Pharmacist [Ran Speaker Service new position In Port Perry, One of our pharm vibe hoy speek' | I" Cause for ] communi nction celebration? Let us send FLOWERS for your decoration! rem | IRSNALTOUCH _ (005) 985-8886 Floral & Gift Shop " 209 MARY ST, (acrogs from LCBO) 985-9360 GRAND OPENING Monday, March 4th, FREE q/ 1996 trom 2 to 6 PM 2 HOUR TENGE WES € 45 BAR AF AS WB Full Dentures MB Relines J Free Consultation - [ede], Port PERRY ' DENTURE CLINIC . COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICE IH Repairs While You Wait BW Partial Dentures W Seniors' Discount ® Quality, Affordable Dentures H All Insurance Plans accepted.' « | 28 WATER ST. PORT PERRY CAT FNRRES 7D