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my" Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, March 5, 1996 -- 31 John Karkoulas making a mark in the beef industry by Heather McCrae When John Karkoulas wentto the RAWF last year, he took 14 head of Simmental cattle and came home with 16 banners, 18 red ribbons, a silver tray, 2 jackets and 5 plaques. Not bad for someoné who's been in the beef industry for only six ye: starting with owning a half-interest in one animal. For the second consec- utive year his prized cow, "Breezy Brae Dusty Gal" was Grand Champion at the Royal's Canadian National Simmental Show. In the fair's history, this feat has only been done once befdre. The cow's two-year old son, "Undertaker" was also Grand Champion bull at the show. "That's never been done before when a mother and her son have both been Grand Champions at the Royal. When they made that annoyncement, it brought a tear to my eye" he smiled. At the Young Canadian? National Simmental Show, held also at the RAWF, "Over The Top" claimed Grand Champion Male while "Undertaker" em- erged Senior Champion. Both are sons of-"Dusty Gal". The talented cow then ventured out west in December to Agribition in Regina, claiming Grand Champion there, as well. 'Tips for farm safety 1. Take time to be safe. When time is tight, even experienced operatorsjare tempted to take shortcuts. Don't! Saving afew minutes is not worth the chancd of losing a lifetime. Don't be too busy to be safe. And help «teach that attitude to others. 2. Teach children about farm safety. You can prevent accidents simply by keeping kids away from hazards. Do not permit a child to do an adult's job. (When young people become mature enough to help arou! farm, it is vital that they receive thorough instructions - including safety instructions. Teach kids about safety early and often. 3. Just say 'no' to riders. Children often plead for ridges on equipment. It's tempting to say 'yes' just so you can enjoy extra time with your children. But, don't do ity- it's simply too dangerous. In fact, it's too dangerous for adults, too! 4. Teach safety by good example. Riding on equipment is just one example. Actions do speak louder than worlds. Children notice when Dad and Mom don't follow the safety warnings they give their kids. 5. Take a break ... in fact, take several. A high percentage of farm accidents occur after 5pm. Stress grows from lopg hours and pushing to finish a job. Fatigue overtakes you before you realize it. Just a few minutes of rest now and again makes a big difference in safety and productivity. 6. When you work alone, keep others informed. Let someone else know where you're working, what, you're ¥ H&M WRIGHT FEED CO. LD. 8490 Hwy. 7A BLACKSTOCK 986-4201 doing, and when youll likely return - just in case you do have an accident. A lot of farmers and ranchers are alive today because they were found soon enough to save them. 7. Make sure equi is any part of 2 machine. When others are working with you, take time to make sure everyone is clear and in view before you restart the machine. 10. Maintain an alert safety attitude. Experienced operating properly. Before you take équipment to the field - and periodically during the season - inspect each machine thoroughly. Look for loose and worn parts. Check safety shields, guards, reflectors, warning signs, and transport locks. operators think they know everything there is to know about safety. Sometimes they do - yet they try to by - pass safe procedures. Inexperienced operators also think they know all about safety - and take dangerous shortcuts. But no one is You'll improve prod as well as work safer. 8. Read the operator's manual ... read it again, carefully. You know how to start the engine or how to hook up - why read the manual? Because, in addition to helping you operate more efficiently, the manual is the single best source of safety precautions. Study it. Keep it handy. 9. Shut it off before you'get off. Always disengage the. power and shut off the engine before you work on strong gh to stop a tractor during a rollover. No one's reflexes are quicker than a PTO. Succesein farm safety requires constant awareness of what could BLACKSTOCK 0% INTEREST For 12 Months! 'LOADERS AVAILABLE' (905) 9864283 las 5600 SERIES in Stock PORT PERRY . FEEDS 40 Vanedward Dr., PORT PERRY 985-7363 SHUR-GAIN DEALERS in your areq, urge you.to please Farm Safely: SPENCER'S FEED SERVICE 20027 Hwy. #12 GREENBANK 985-3371 Agribition is the largest indoor livestock show in the world. "It's not an every day occurrence when someone from Ontario goes there and breaks the trend of the Westerners" John smiled. "Dusty Gal" had her first heifer last year, "Damion Star PolrWatch Me Work" and John feels she's an awesome calf. Now, Dusty's show career may soon be coming to an end. Due to calve in May, John plans to have her flushed aftefwards and retire fer from the show ring. Flushing involves having his veterinarian, Dr. Roger Holtby, rémove several fertilized eggs from the cow's uterus and placing them in recipient heifers. This procedure allows one cow to have several offspring in one year, instead of one. Last year at this time, AJO1 £\ '. Join us Tuesday, March 19th at 8 PM Co John Deere has in store John, 27, had about 80 head of cattle, but since then the number has doubled. It's calving season now and John's-acting as mid-wife, helping 40 cows deliver at all hours - day or night. Fifty head, including "Undertaker" are kept on a farm on Scugog Island while the rest are located at his Sunderland farm. John is currently mar- keting cattle in Ontario, Quebec, the Western provinces, parts of the US and South America, Purebred Red Baldy Simmentals have now caught his eye and he's been breeding them to his full-blood females, getting solid colour offspring. The hybrid vigour of calves from a Baldy/Full Blood cross compared to Full Blood calves is un- believable, he Bays. John's 17-year old twin Niel I Wels ).\ gu kcic]c Mark your calendar now for John Deere Day 1996.&% You'll not only see what's in store for you'in new equipment and ag technology, you'll see what's new in our store. Plus, view a big-screen video program with on-screen host and legendary NASCAR driver, Richard Petty. There'll also be refreshments, special displays, and more. Plan now to attend. SPECIAL SAFETY PRESENTATION: TRACTOR ROLLOVERS & ROPS UTICA FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED 620 Durham Road 21 in Utica + 985-9701 brothers, Troy and Trevor, will soon by looing for new 4-H calves. No doubt their older brothef will be able to supply them with top notch animals. John Karkoulas om