HUNTINGDON (Huntingdon Co.) Having a clean farm can be a source of satisfaction and pride. More importantly, cleaning up reduces health, fire and injury hazards and makes it easier to do your work. Where to start? Here are some suggestions from safety special ists and the National Safety Council: __ Check all farm buildings for tripping and fire hazards. Get rid of unnecessary clutter, such as unused tools, obsolete parts and old cans and bottles. Repair steps and stairs. Fix or install handrails if wobbly or missing. Provide ample lighting, and keep stairs free of clutter. Tack down loose tread covering or carpeting. Clear away dry weeds, brush and trash around buildings to reduce fire hazards. Repair fences and gates, livestock pens, ladders—anything that needs,fixing that could enhance your safety and efficiency. Check all machinery. Replace damaged or missing shielding, faded safety decals and AGCO ALLIS 8600 SERIES TRACTORS AGCO Allis 8600 Series tractors give you 36 speed choices, an electronic engine speed governor and many other quality performance features, as well as a comprehensive 4-year/4,000-hour warranty. • Speed choices for all conditions. The standard synchropower transmission offers 24 forward and 12 reverse speeds. An optional power Hi-Lo transmission boosts that to 36 speeds both forward and reverse. Both 8600 Series models are AWD with planetary final drive, and a self adjusting, hydraulically actuated clutch. * The air- and oil-cooled engine advantage. The 8600 Series tractors feature the high output, 6cylinder, air- and oil-cooled diesel engine that eliminates components that cause downtime in liquid-cooled engines. The 8610 model has a 103 PTO hp engine with a 22% torque rise and the 8630 model has a 120 PTO hp turbocharged engine with a 30% torque rise. SEE YOUR DEALER TODAY! B. EQUIP., INC. Waynesboro, Pa. 717-762-3193 •H.M. FARM EQUIP., INC. Annville, P*. 717-867-2211 GRUMELLI farm service Quarryvllla, Pa. For Safety’s slow-moving-vehicle emblems, and bumed-out bulbs. Repair safety-related compo nents, such as brakes, tires, wip ers, exhaust systems and controls, when necessary. When repairing machinery, put safety first Have the proper tools, use quality parts and do it “by die book.” If you don’t have the know-how, let a professional do the job or show you how to dc it. When working on buddings or roofs, wear slip-resistant shoes and have a lifeline. Make sure your ladder is securely placed. Watch for overhead power lines. Have a place for everything and keep everything in its place when not in use. Make the best use of available storage space; add more if necessary. Often, you can do this with just a little money if you have do-it-yourself skids. Teach Farm Kids About the Dangers Around Them Children growing up on a farm may look at the barnyard and out buildings as one big playground. Unfortunately, that outlook leads to more than 300 deaths and 5,000 serious injuries a year. 36 SPEED CHOKES Ml IAQCOI HERNLEY’S FARM EQUIP., INC. Elizabathtown, Pa. 717-367-8867 HOLTRY'S EQUIPMENT Roxbury, Pa. 717-532-7261 LINCOLN SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT CO. Somarsat, PA 814-443-1691 McCoola, MD 301-786-6800 • PTO power and versatility. The independent PTO operates at 540/1,000 rpm with 6- and 21-spline shafts and an electrohydraulically actuated wet PTO clutch The 3-point hitch comes standard with telescopic stabilizers; Category 11/I on the 8610; Category 111/II on the 8630. Optional telescopic tower links are available. • Quality performance features. The 8600 Series tractors ride on premium Goodyear' radial tires. They have hydrostatic steering, a tilt-telescope steering wheel and hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes on all four wheels for 40% better braking. These models also have electrohydraulically-actuated rear and front differential locks that an operator can manually disengage for tighter turns. To learn about all the quality features of the 8600 Series tractors, or any of the “orange” line of AGCO Allis tractors ranging from 40 to 128 PTO hp, stop by or call us soon. DEUTZ ALUS MANOR MOTORS On Rta. 553 Penn Run, PA 15765 412-254-4753 NICH d? LS FARM | QUIP - C.j. WONSIDLER BROS 7iT7 a 4 U 7731 8, Quak.rtown, Pa. 717-784-7731 215-536-7523 Naw Tripoli, Pa. 215-767-7611 Olay, Pa. 215-987-6257 SANDY LAKE IMPLEMENT Sandy Laka, Pa. 412-376-2489 Sake Clean Farms are the scene of many potentially dangerous situations that could injure or kill a child. Most accidents involve tractors and other power-driven machin ery. Livestock, farm chemicals, manure pits and grain bins are also sources of danger. Young children do not under stand the potential dangers they face on the farm. It’s up to their parents to educate and protect them. For example, parents need to teach children not to play in grain bins or around manure stor age areas and ponds. If possible these areas should be secured or fenced to make them off-limits tc kids. Pastures are not play areas Electric fences can cause shock and injury. Bulls and other grazing animals may attack and harm small children when disturbed. Unsupervised children could dash behind a tractor that’s backing up or climb into a truck that’s being unloaded. They might sip pipeline cleaner or other chemicals, espe cially those stored improperly. Ail farm chemicals should be stored in their original containers in a locked cabinet or shed. When a container is empty, rinse it thor- SCHOTT EQUIPMENT SALES Rta. 18 North Washington, PA 15301 412-222-3780 Up The Farm oughly and dispose of it as soon as possible. Older children also are at risk if they are allowed to do a job before they are physically and emotional ly able to handle it. Farmers have been known to add wooden blocks to the tractor’s pedals so their 9-or 10-year-old child can drive the equipment That’s just asking for trouble. Older children who will be Green Thumb Gardening Clinic HONESDALE (Wayne Co.) Wayne County Cooperative Extension is holding a green thumb gardening clinic on Mon day, March 15, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at the Wayne County Exten sion Meeting Room, Courthouse, Honesdale. Penn State Master Gardeners will be giving presenta tions and showing slides on start ing an herb garden, use of dormant Free Admission To Landis Valley Museum LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) State-owned museums throughout Pennsylvania are opening their doors free of charge to all visitors on Sunday, March 14, from noon to 5 p.m.. Landis Valley, the largest Pennsylvania German museum of rural life, is one of the participants. This spe cial day is in honor of William Penn receiving the charter for Pennsylvania from King Charles II in 1681. Rated “exceptional” by AAA, Landis Valley will offer a variety of demonstrations —from leather working and gunsmithing to spin ning, printing, tinsmithing, punched paper embroidery and more. Tasty food will be for sale at the 1850 s Landis Valley Hotel, located in the heart of the new and truly this year? Con ic Pennsylvania izzolo Brothers ilo Brothers arc „ practice the time lonored tradition of slate mining and they take great pride in creating their many gilts of slate. The stone used to create these slate gills is mined at their quarry site nearby the fa mous old slate mining village of Bangor, Pa. The wedding clock pictured in this add measures 10" x 18". It features a clock dial and poetic wedding verse imprinted in bright gold. Its most distinctive characterictic, how ever, is that the names and wedding date of the couple to be married is carved directly into the stone. This handsome clock is sure to become a most favored and cherished gift for it will be used many times each day. The forevemess of a slate carving will also sym bolize the permanence of the marriage itself. A simple double AA battery keeps this U.S. made, battery operated clock move ment running smoothly for well over a year. Since no outlet is needed it can be bung anywhere within the home. This clock will also make a lovely anniversary gill ift CALL OR WRITE FOR FREE CATALOG FEATURING OTHER GIFTS OF GENUINE PENNSYLVANIA SLATE r— — —' I To order a wedding clock please print a clearly the names and date. ■ Sample: John and Mary ■ May 18, 1993 | or the last name can be chosen. | Sample: The Smiths a May 18.1993 ■ Please print clearly your selection ■ Name ■ Date a Telephone number if verification of order ■ is needed: ( ■ Month will be abbreviated 1 (No changes/rcAmds can be made once I the clock is carved) iMCMttr Perming, Saturday, Match 13 IM3-B9 operating tractors should wear proper protective gear and attend tractor safety classes. Parents also must enforce the no-riders rule, not allowing anyone—adult or child—who drives a tractor to car ry passengers. Remember, children leant by example. If you take safety short cuts, that’s how they’ll think the job should be done. If you play it safe, your children will, too. and horticultural oils, beneficial insects, water gardening and a question and answer lime. If you are an avid gardener or want to get started, this clinic should offer something of valtJc to you. Think spring and call for more informa tion and to register for the clinic at the Wayne County Extension Office at (717) 253-5970, ext. 239. museum. The outstanding museum store, the Weathervane, with its excellent selection of books, hand-crafted wares and selections for gifts, will also be open. Visitors will be able to tour over IS buildings, including farmsteads with animals, a tavern and several craft shops. Landis Valley is located 2.S miles NE of Lancaster on Rt. 272/Oregon Pike, a marked exit off both Rt. 30 and Rt. 222. Indivi- duals with disabilities who need special assistance or accommoda tion should call in advance to dis cuss their needs. Landis Valley is operated by the Pa Historical & Museum Commission with assis tance from the Landis Valley Associates. For information, call (717) 569-0402. of Qen "■"“"■“""““""■""“I Send Clock to. Name Street Address Stale, Zii • PA residents send $5B 30 per clock (shipping and handling and tax included) * Non-PA residents send $55.00 (shipping and handling included.) Make checks payable to Capozzolo Brothers Slate Company RR 1. Ridge Road Bangor, PA 18013 Telephohe: (215) 588-7702 Please allow 4-6 weeks delivery time 1 &
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