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Silo gas de Arecent death in a silo on an Ontario farm has prompted the Farm Safety Association. to issue a warning about entering' silos during danger peri- ods. The death involved an individual who entered a sealed silo where lack of oxygen and possible gases contributed to the death. The Association warns that any silo should be con- sidered a confined space and appropriate safety measures should be taken. Silo gases can form in silos immediately after haylage- or corn silage is put in and can last for up to three weeks after. filling is completed. Sealed silos with high Durham East 4-H Winners by Barbara Weese There were 87 4-H members at the Black- stock Fairgrounds for the recently held annual Dur- ham East 4-H Judging Competition. High point winner in the Novice section and winner of the Bowman- ville Rotary Club Award For Information on advertising in call Gail Morse at The Port Perry Star (905) 985-7383 Vallance Equipment & Rental Ltd. 114 Winchester Road, Brooklin (905) 655-3291 or (905) 655-3122 was Morgan Millson, Soli- na. Runner-up was Emily Metcalf, Bowmanville. In the Junior Division, Kim Metcalf, Bowmanville, won the Royal Bank Award, while Stephen Found, Courtice, was the runner-up. Paula Pascoe, Hampton, won the Bow- manville Lions Club award for High Senior and Dave Kemp, Blackstock, was the runner-up. In order to win these awards the 4-H members had to judge and explain their placings with oral reasons in dairy cow, sheep, hay and corn class- es. In addition the mem- bers judged beef cattle, rabbits and maple syrup. Members also completed an identification quiz. Over a million farmers can't be wrong. For 32 straight in the Western See us today to 6180 110HP MASSEY FERGUSON purchased Massey Ferguson® tractors than any other brand. The reasons are simple: * They work long and hard. * They use less fuel. : * They're priced right. * They're backed right. As part of the largest dealer organization in the world, we would have the resources and support to keep your Massey Ferguson working its best for you. or combine to work for you. "Your Local Agricultural ath prompts ws moisture corn have an oxy- gen deficiency due to build- up of carbon dioxide. Both of these areas should not be entered unless the rules of confined space entry are followed including the wearing of appropriate self-contained breathing apparatus. Entry Procedures for Confined Spaces 1. Test the atmosphere for oxygen, toxic gases and explosiveness: 2. If a dangerous atmosphere exists, you must wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Vent- ilate the area if possible. 3. All mechanical and electrical equipment must be locked out. 4. Use the "buddy sys- tem" and wear a lifeline. Sufficient equipment and manpower must be avail- able. The extra person is there to summon assis- tance if needed. 5. Establish some form of communication: verbal, hand signals, line signals. 6. Never re-enter a con- fined space without retest- ing or venting the area. Gases may be a signifi- cant problem in areas where crops were damaged due to hail or where exces- years, more people World have put an MF® tractor in stock dine sive rains have contributed to weed growth. Weeds and stressed plants tend to har- bor higher concentrations nitrogen dioxide Twilight Meeting Hos More than 200 people enjoyed a roast beef dinner, entertainment at the annual Durham Holstein Club Twilight Enniskillen Jersey Farm on July 26. The hosts for the evening Frank and Ruth Stenger, Sargent and Sharyn and Tim ! nt and Stephynie, Bruce and Daniel. A scavenger Hunt was also held for The 10,000th 70 Series GENESIS™ tractor from New : Holland just rolled off the production ine! If no that long ago JUST IN TRADE that the first GENESIS was introduced. More and more -- -- operators are making the switch fo GENESIS. a SW PO bh El You've GOTTA DRIVE IT to appreciate the exclusive 2 Ee, J features: " . A + Highest Torque Rise from fuel-efficient GENESIS™ engines. * Tightest Turnaround from SuperSteer™ FWD axle. * Smoothest Shifting from the 16x89 GENESIS™ Powershift. + Highest Flow from optional 55-gpm MegaFlow™ hydraulics + Best Warranty - 3 year, 3,000 hour, no deductible. Stop by soon! We have a GENESIS tractor just waiting for you to test drive. TES