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The Citizen, 2017-06-08, Page 17Dui g e ELEV 43269 Amberley Rd. RR #2 Wroxeter Ph. 519-335-6813 Fax 519-335-4352 Jeff's Cell 519-291-7777 Receiving Elevator for IfENSALL sTRfer .OPERATWE THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017. PAGE 17. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report wHURON TRACTOR JOHN DEERE BLYTH 519-523-4244 FEM www. hurontractor.com Fed steers, heifers hold steady at sale Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending June 2 were 2,044 cattle and 800 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold steady. Fancy steers and heifers sold $189 to $190 with a higher of $196. Choice sold $175 to $179 with a high of $180. Second cut sold $171 to $175. Cows sold actively at slightly higher prices. On Thursday right weight veal sold $2 to $5 higher. Heavy veal sold under pressure. Beef veal sold very high. Lambs sold slightly lower, goats sold lower and sheep sold barely steady. On Friday calves and yearlings sold on a strong active trade at higher prices. Francis Riley of Walkerton, consigned nine steers that averaged 1,531 lbs. and sold for an average price of $170.04. One charolais steer weighed 1,495 lbs. and sold for $173.50. William McWhinney of Goderich, consigned five head that averaged 1,643 lbs. and sold for an average price of $162.25. One red steer weighed 1,635 lbs. and sold for $172.50. Matt and Chris Ferraro of Mount Forest, consigned 30 head that averaged 1,393 lbs. and sold for an average price of $183.99. One blue heifer weighed 1,400 lbs. and sold for $196. George Roney of Staffa, consigned 11 heifers that averaged 1,301 lbs. and sold for an average price of $174.47. Two gold heifers averaged 1,383 lbs. and sold for $177. There were 280 cows on offer. Export types sold $95 to $130 with sales to $139; beef, $96 to $139 with sales to $150; D1 and D2, $91 to $96; D3, $82 to $86; D4, $75 to $85. Terry Dalton of Lucknow, consigned one black cow that weighed 1,155 lbs. and sold for $150. There were nine bulls selling $118 to $139. Les Falconer of Clinton, consigned one blonde bull that weighed 1,535 lbs. and sold for $139. There were 175 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $130 to $200 with sales to $220; good holsteins, $115 to $125; Si heavy holsteins, $110 to $120; heavy holsteins, $108 to $115; medium holsteins, $105 to $114. Jim Maw of Forest, consigned five head that averaged 880 lbs. and sold for $176.09. One blue heifer weighed 835 lbs. and sold for $217. Greg Hackett of Lucknow, consigned two head that averaged 845 lbs. and sold for an average price of $172.12. One blue steer weighed 820 lbs. and sold for $220. Rodney Weber of Clifford, consigned four holstein steers that averaged 658 lbs. and sold for an average price of $125. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $279 to $315; 50 - 64 lbs., $289 to $325; 65 - 79 lbs., $276 to $300; 80 - 94 lbs., $287 to $300; 95 - 109 lbs., $296 to $308; 110 lbs. and over, $287 to $288 / lb. Sheep sold $60 to $140 / lb. Goats: kids sold $250 to $350; dairy, $245 to $300; meat, $302 to $355; nannies, $50 to $140; billies, $150 to $300 / lb. Top quality stocker steers 400 - 499 lbs. sold $264 to $272; 500 - 599 lbs., $246 to $261; 600 - 699 lbs., $227 to $254; 700 - 799 lbs., $209 to $224; 800 - 899 lbs., $189 to $205; 900 - 999 lbs., $182 to $192; 1,000 lbs. and over, $178 to $186. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs. sold $230 to $262; 400 - 499 lbs., $190 to $242; 500 - 599 lbs., $206 to $232; 600 - 699 lbs., $189 to $210; 700 - 799 lbs., $182 to $192.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $179 to $183; 900 lbs. and over, $176 to $184. Bruce Jackson of Clifford, consigned 20 charolais heifers that averaged 768 lbs. and sold for an average price of $190.69. Thirteen charolais heifers averaged 754 lbs. and sold for an average price of $192.50. Don and Bea Smith of Mount Forest, consigned 14 steers that averaged 545 lbs. and sold for an average price of $257. Seven steers averaged 515 lbs. and sold for an average price of $261. NH, CH support Auburn natural gas expansion By Denny Scott The Citizen Union Gas has high hopes of running a service line to Auburn and is visiting local municipalities in hopes of finding the support the company needs to make the line a reality. On Monday, June 5, Matt Jackson, the company's Manager of Municipal Affairs, and Brian Roberts of the company's Construction and Growth of London District Department, visited both Central Huron and North Huron Council meetings to find support for the project, which would allow them to pursue funding through the provincial government. Jackson gave the company's profile and explained that, unlike all other utilities in the province, Union Gas, which is monitored by the Ontario Energy Board, can't use funds from existing users to expand its operations, meaning that, like many new municipal infrastructure projects, the cost has to be bore by the users of the new system. The provincial government has made $100 million available for programs to extend natural gas to remote, rural or First Nations areas, $70 million of which is available for communities like Auburn who don't have the service yet. Jackson explained that the deadline for the project applications are July 31 and he hoped North Huron would support the project. The new line would run along County Road 25 according to a project overview provided by Jackson, and also run along some side roads for a distance. People on the pipe would pay an extra 23 cents per cubic metre of gas, or an average of $550 extra per year over existing Union Gas customers over 40 years to cover their cost of the building. Even with the additional $550 per year, Jackson said the average consumer in Auburn would save $1,000 over propane costs and $2,500 over electrical costs if they converted all appliances over to Can I help you? Blyth's new Tim Horton's location brought in local familiar faces to serve coffee and donuts last week for Camp Day, an annual initiative to send disadvantaged youth to camp. Blyth Festival Artistic Director Gil Garratt was part of a roster that included Part 11 Bistro owner Peter Gusso, OPP officer Russell Nesbitt among others. (Denny Scott photo) natural gas. Current appliances that run on propane can be somewhat simply converted to natural gas, Jackson said, however that cost will be borne by property owners. The involved municipalities, that being Central Huron, North Huron and Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh, would also contribute, paying back to Union Gas the amount of money that Union Gas would pay in taxes on the new project. Jackson explained that, unlike other utilities, Union Gas pays taxes on the land that its services run under. For the purposes of this project, the municipality would, for at least 10 years, return those taxes to help cover the cost of the project. For North Huron, that would mean $550 would come from Union Gas and then go back to the company to help cover the cost of the project for the municipality's ratepayers in Auburn. In Central Huron, the annual cost would be significantly higher, at approximately $2,500 per year for 10 years. "We are seeking a demonstration of support from Council," he said. "We need that. Part of the project is the support to put the taxes back in for the next 10 years and having North Huron agree to that will open the door to review and hopefully approval" Jackson also said he hopes North Huron staff would help locate the most favourable location for running the gas lines with the company to keep costs lower. Deputy -Reeve James Campbell had several questions about the project, first asking how many residents in Auburn would be in favour. Jackson explained that a survey was being done of Auburn and those results would be available soon, however he said his experience is that most areas follow the aggregate of the entire province and enough want the service to make it worthwhile. "We run assumptions based on that information," he explained. That said, Jackson said door-to- door surveys have indicated that people are interested in the project. Roberts explained that there was a 10 -year cycle for inspections and it was strictly regulated. Campbell's last question was whether there could be further expansion into rural areas around Auburn, saying that everyone is dealing with rising electricity costs. Jackson said, at this point, the funding that would make the project possible is a one-time initiative, but, if there is enough uptake, it could happen again. Both North Huron and Central Huron Councils passed motions supporting the applications and contributing to the 10 -year funding agreement. Council supports `Transfigured' event Continued from page 1 Quidditch, a game created by Rowling. Swartz explained that there will be games and demonstrations of the sport throughout the event featuring teams from the national Quidditch league from areas as close as Toronto or as far as Montreal. Many events and attributes of the festival are yet to be confirmed, according to Swartz, as details need to be worked out with North Huron. "The major planning is already complete," Schwarz said. "It's ready for approval" He explained security, medical plans, communications, washroom facilities and waste removal are already planned and ready to be implemented and 300 volunteers have signed up for the event with the opportunity for local community and sports groups to get involved to raise funds. He said the group had also already lined up $5 million in event insurance in a week. "The minor details are all mapped out, so it's ready," he said. Blyth would benefit from the event, according to Swartz, not just as a result of the economic spin-off but also by putting the village "front and centre" as far as tourism in Ontario goes, a sentiment with which North Huron Director of Recreation and Facilities Pat Newson agreed. "The campground was built as an event venue and this is the perfect opportunity to showcase it," she said. "We have met, discussed traffic, safety, hawkers and peddlers licenses, vendors and everything we ask about event management. We're working through the final details and we are confident we will get to the finish line and bring the final contract back for council's review." Newson also said that no alcohol will be served at the event, which results in less risk. "If local restaurants or if Cowbell wants to [be involved in that way], they can do so," she said. "But that risk is off the table." She also said that the event is fenced in, meaning that entrance and security is controlled. Local organizations can be involved through suppers and breakfasts as well, according to Newson, who said groups "can dig in to this festival" and make it a benefit to the area. Council supported staff continuing to pursue the event and making the campground available for use for the event. For more information, look for the Transfigured Town on Facebook. BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m. Drop Calves 10:00 a.m.Veal 11:30 a.m. Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info @ brusselsl ivestock.ca Call us 519-887-6461