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Heat Can Hurt Pets
Summer is just around the
corner, and that means un
cpmfortably hot weather will
soon be here again.
Intense heat not only is
tough on humans; it also
takes its toll on dogs and
other pets.
Pet owners should make a
special effort this summer to
keep their animals comfort
able.
Veterinarians with US
DA’s Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service
(APHIS) say many dogs in
this country suffer from the
heat every summer. Deaths
from dehydration and heat
prostration are not unusual.
“The best way to protect
pet dogs is to take them
inside a place that is air
conditioned and keep a sup
ply of cool water available
for them; according to the
vets.
WATER IS CRITICAL
Of course, that is not al
ways possible. Many people
have no alternative but to
house dogs outside in the
best way possible. In that
case, according to the
APHIS people, “provide
shade over the place where
the dogs are housed, in
crease the movement of air,
and keep an ample supply of
cool, fresh water available
around the clock.”
Also, dogs should not be
exercised vigorously during
the hot part of the day. *
Water is critical in hot
weather. Plenty of cool wa
ter should be available at all
times. This means it should
be replaced morning, noon,
and night. Some dogs refuse
System Developed
To Dry Peanuts
A 50 percent saving in fuel required to dry peanuts is
possible as a result of a new computer controlled drying
system developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture engi
neer James L. Steele.
In a two year study, Steele of USDA’s Science and Educa
tion Administration’s Peanut Production, Disease and Har
vesting Research Unit evaluated different drying control
schemes for Virginia peanuts with the aim of reducing fuel
consumption. The control system developed consists of a
small single-board computer with data acquisition and
output capability connected to control the dryer fan and
burner.
The system was first tested in the laboratory using a
control unit from a conventional peanut dryer directed by
computer. This laboratory scale system successfully
controlled a small sample dryer in 1979.
Computer software programs were then developed to
permit simultaneous control of two independently operated
commercial drying units.
In thses tests, one dryer was programmed for conventional
control and the other was programmed for maximum energy
efficiency. A comparison of the two revealed that the drying
unit programmed for energy efficiency achieved a 50 percent
reduction in fuel consumption. Fan operating time was
reduced by 30 percent. There was, however, about a 30
percent increase in residence time in the dryer because of
energy-saving cycling requirements. This results in a total
energy savings of $4.60 per ton and an increase in fixed costs
of $3.00 per ton for a net savings of 10 percent of $1.60 per ton.
The cost of the computer system used in these studies was
about $7,000. Steele estimates that a computer control system
for peanut drying can be assembled for less than $1,500 per
fan and burner unit.
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stale, warm water. So even if
drinking water remains
from the previous watering,
replace it.
According to the veteri
narians, cats and other pets
need the same special care
during extremely hot
weather.
A SERIOUS APHID PROB
LEM ON SILVER MAPLES
During May and June each
year, a serious insect prob
lem called “woolly alder
aphids" or “woolly maple
aphids” occurs on silver
maples in Georgia. A heavy
infestation can develop on
the leaves within a few days
and produce a sticky mess.
These aphids secrete white,
thread-like material that
sticks to lawn furniture or
anything it touches.
Maple aphids are difficult
to control with insecticides.
Home owners can use a
spray application of mal
athion at the rate of one
tablespoon of the 57% emul
sifiable concentrate mixed
with each gallon of water.
Three applications at weekly
intervals may be necessary.
If no control measures are
taken, the infestation usually
disappears in four to five
weeks. It may be reassuring
to know that they will not
become a problem on camel
lias, azaleas or other plants.
It is also unlikely to kill an
otherwise healthy maple
tree. In spite of an infesta
tion, the tree stores enough
food to allow it to grow each
year. The aphid infestation
is very unsightley but it will
disappear in a few weeks.
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LIVESTOCK JUDGES FOR CONTEST IN ATHENS
...Hurst, Ledbetter, Mcßrayer, Scott Kirby, Bagwell, Mark Kirby, Troy Milford
Local 4-H’ers Serve
As Livestock Judges
Seven Forsyth County 4-
H’ers attended an area live
stock judging contest in
Athens at the University of
Georgia Coliseum recently.
Scott Kirby judged as an
individual in the senior divi
sion for ninth to 12th grad
ers.
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May Rainfall Here
District cooperators of the
Upper Chattahoochee River
Soil and Water Conservation
District who keep rain
guages have reported for the
month of May 1981.
M.E. Jennings in the Elmo
area reported 7.0 inches,
Fred Hawkins in the Duck
town area reported 8.4
inches, C.L. Collett in the
Heardville area reported 5.7
inches, E.W. McConnell in
the Friendship area reported
7.70 inches, W.E. Holcomb in
the Coal Mt. area reported
8.1 inches, Emory M. Martin
in the Coal Mt. area reported
8.2 inches, W.H. Grindle in
the Chestatee area reported
7.5 inches, Jack Milford in
the Chestatee area reported
7.6 inches, S.R. James in the
Brandywine area reported
10.8 inches, Mrs. Estell Ve
nable in the Midway area
reported 8.4 inches, Mrs.
Herbert Harris in the Swa
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Joel Hurst, Mathew Led
better, William Mcßrayer,
Ben Bagwell, Mark Kirby
and Troy Milford judged in
the junior division for fifth to
eighth graders.
The junior team placed
eighth out of the 30 teams
which participated. The
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nee Mt. area reported 7.0
inches, Nancy Spence in the
Cumming area reported 6.88
inches of rainfall.
The average rainfall for
the Month of May is 3.93
inches.
All official programs of the
USDA-SCS are available to
everyone without regard to
race, creed, sex or National
Orgin.
APRIL RAINFALL
CORRECTIONS
C.L. Collett in the Heard
ville area reported 3.0 in
stead of 3.3 inches. W.E.
Holcomb in the Coal Mt.
area reported 4.8 inches in
stead of 3.15 inches. W.H.
Grindle in the Chestatee
area reported 3.1 inches in
stead of 2.7 inches, Emory
M. Martin in the Coal Mt.
area reported 3.15 inches
and Jack Milford in the
Chestatee area reported 2.7
inches.
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team score was composed of
three high scores by Mc-
Brayer, Hurst and Bagwell.
The contestants judged
four swine and four beef
classes and gave two sets of
reasons for their choices on
selected classes. Market ani
mals were chosen on the
basis of their economic value
for the producer and quality
yield for the consumer.
All animals used in the
contest came from univer
sity swine or beef research
farms.
The local 4-H’ers practiced
at Reid’s Swine Farm and
Seven Branches Cattle Farm
before going to Athens.
The team is coached by
county Extension agents
Hugh McMillian and Susan
Grimaud.
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Cool Temperatures Near?
Most of Georgia will expe
rience cooler than normal
temperatures from now to
mid-June, according to the
National Weather Service.
Rainfall is expected to
range from above normal
over the nothem two-thirds
of the state to below normal
over the southern one-third.
Soil moisture shortages
are likely to continue for
a
IMPORTANT
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To Hie Residents of Forsyth Co.
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WIENERS Si. 15 LB.
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-THE FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS-WEDNESOAV, JUNE 10, 1011
South Georgia farmers and
gardeners. However, above
normal rainfall in North
Georgia and in many Central
Georgia counties will help
crops and pastures that have
been suffering from recent
dry weather. Improved top
soil moisture in these areas
will allow growers to resume
planting.
On the other hand, above
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normal rainfall for much of
the state will hamper small
grain, fruit and vegetable
harvesting. Haymaking may
also be more difficult than
usual. •'
Rainfall ; amounts from
mid-May io mid-June nor
mally average around four
inches over most of the state.
A few aTeAs get five Inches
during this period.
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