Al2—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 14,1984
Now is
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year, then do it now. Also, if you
notice any changes in your water,
such as an off-color, an unusual
flavor or even an odor then be sure
to have it tested immediately.
Remember, these samples should
be taken to the lab in either a
container provided by the lab or a
sterilized bottle.
To Check
Alarm Systems
Many farms have alarm
systems, and unless they are
tested regularly to determine that
they will function immediately in
an emergency, they can create a
false sense of security. It is im
portant to use a test record form. It
should contain columns for en
tering the date of the test, initials
of persons performing the test, and
comments. An alarm system
should be tested at a specific time,
at least once a week. The complete
forms should be filed for insurance
purposes. If the system is not
designed to operate under farm
YORK COUNTY SHEEP & WOOL
FIELD DAY
SATURDAY, APRIL 21,1984
(Rain or Shine)
York Interstate Fairgrounds - Free Admission
9:30 AM - Sheep Judging Contest
10:00 AM - Craft Exhibits Open
10:30 AM - Youth Shearing Contest
11:30 AM - Sheep Shearing Demonstration
SHEEPSALE
12:15 PM - Club Lambs
Purebred Ewes & Rams Will Follow
Fleeces Will Be For Sale Throughout The Day
For More Information Please Contact:
GEORGE DUTREY STEVE EBERSOLE
RD2 RD 3, Box 353
Dallastown, PA 17313 York, PA 17402
(717) 244-3007 (717) 741-1407
VfK
For Your Nearest Dealer, Please Contact
Hamilton Equipment, Inc.
MILLERSTOWN - The
Richard Kriebel family of Stone-
Gables Farm, Millerstown, Perry
County, has made a special con
signment to the Central Pa. Classic
Sale on April 24.
All proceeds from the sale of
their special consignment animal
will be donated to the Perry County
Junior Holstein Dairy Bowl Team
to help finance their trip to the
National Holstein Convention in St.
Louis, Mo. in June.
This consignment is a three
year-old cow, Stone-Gables P.
Comet Candace, a Woodbine Pearl
Comet daughter from a Good-Plus
82 point Astronaut dam with
conditions, the chances for
malfunction are increased. Dust
and dander, fertilizers and
chemicals, gases and vapors are
all problems that can cause
malfunctions on most alarm
systems which use electro
mechanical components. Also,
power surges and lightning can be
most damaging.
P.O. Box 478
567 South Reading Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone: 717/733-7951
Special consignment made
to Central Pa, Classic Sale
records to 20,150 pounds of milk
and 704 pounds of fat. “Candace’s”
next two dams are both classified
Very Good at 87 points with
records over 20,000 pounds of milk
and 700 pounds of fat.
“Candace” is classified Good-
Plus-83- with a Very Good mam
mary. She is bred to Ocean-View
Sexsation and is due to calve May
1.
This will be the third animal that
has been donated to help sponsor
Junior Holstein and 4-H Dairy
activities in Perry County. The last
heifer was sold through the Perry
Princess Promotional Sale and
came from the Alfred Albright
family. She was purchased by
Kreider’s Mill of Loysville.
“Candace” will sell at the
Central Pa. Classic Sale on April 24
at the Reedsville Youth Park,
Reedsville.
ARPS
BUILDS ’EM
TUFF!
Crawford meeting held
MEADVILLE - The Crawford
County Fanners Association held
its annual Spring meeting on
March 29 at Dantes Restaurant
near Meadville. Nearly sixty
persons enjoyed the delicious noon
luncheon buffet on the blustery
day.
President Jack Post presided
over the discussion on dues in
crease along with Regional
Precast Concrete
UPRIGHT BUNKER SILO
Featuring a single component design for
fast installation and completion. The
sections bolt together and the use of
a sealant placed In the tongue and groove
creates a sealed wall surface.
The sections may be dismantled and
relocated Customers may select any length
or width In 5’ 2” Increments.
A special center wall Is available to
permit placing bunker silos side by side
or dividing existing trench silos
In addition to silage storage, these
upright units may be used as retaining
walls or manure pits
MANUI
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Sollenberger Silos Corp.
A Nitterhouse Company
Box N Chambertburg, PA 17201 [7l7] 264*9588
A Producer of Quality Concrete Products Since 1923
donated by her family as a consignment to the Central Pa.
Classic Sale on April 24 at Reedsville. Proceeds from the sale
of Candace will help sponsor trip of Perry County Junior
Holstein Dairy Bowl Team to national competition.
★ Leasing Available! *
Organizational Director Dennis
Derr. The increase is due to higher
costs at the state level. Legislative
reports were given after dinner by
Alden Post and by Jack Post.
A fun and informative skit was
presented by the County Womens
Committee and helpers which
creatively displayed the various
mips of a farm wife.
The meeting adjourned with the
distribution of door prizes
TONNAGE TABLE FOR 8 FT SIDEWALLS*
\Width
20' 30' 40’ 50’
Length^s^
60’ 215 323 432 540
70’ 251 376 504 630
80' 287 431 576 720
90’ 323 485 648 806
100' 359 539 720 900
110’ 395 593 792 989
120' 431 648 864 1080
130' 467 688 936 1170
140’ 503 755 1008 1260
150’ 539 808 1060 1350
’Based on level fill with
45 lbs /Cu Ft.