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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-06-13, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013. Continued from page 15 $77.34. One limousin bull weighed 2,070 lbs. and sold for $80. There were 147 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $110 to $160 with sales to $167; good holsteins, $88 to $95 with sales to $103.50; medium holsteins, $75 to $85; heavy holsteins, $85 to $95. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned 14 veal averaging 756 lbs. selling for an average of $144.50. Three limousin heifers averaged 743 lbs. sold at $167. Terry Greidanus of Londesborough, consigned six veal averaging 740 lbs. selling for an average of $145.90. Two limousin heifers averaging 733 lbs. and sold for $160. Tobias T.M. Bowman Jr., consigned four veal averaging 794 lbs. selling for an average of $153.23. One blue steer weighed 840 lbs. for $159. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $110 to $140; 65 - 79 lbs., $119 to $151; 80 - 94 lbs., $112 to $137; 95 - 109 lbs., $126 to $145; 110 lbs. and over, $113 to $115. Sheep: rams sold $35 to $70 with sales to $80. Goats: kids sold $60 to $125 per head; nannies, $50 to $100 per head; billies, $150 to $300 per head. Top quality stocker steers, 500 - 599 lbs. sold $120 to $154.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $116 to $145; 700 - 799 lbs., $125 to $147; 800 - 899 lbs., $124 to $149; 900 - 999 lbs., $123.75 to $135.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $114 to $139.25. Top quality stocker heifers, 400 - 499 lbs. sold $118 to $155; 500 - 599 lbs., $120 to $150; 600 - 699 lbs., $117.75 to $127.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $114 to $137; 800 - 899 lbs., $113 to $121; 900 lbs. and over, $112 to $119.25. Greidanus sells six veal for $145.90 average Continued from page 7 civilizations. Who wants to see if they are smarter than a fifth grader? In language students all moaned (ahhhh onomatopaoeia) about the new poetry and descriptive language unit but have quickly learned to enjoy and laugh at some of the funny descriptions they have come up with in class. This week the Grade 7/8 class started on its last math unit, data management and probability. Mrs. Armstrong is gaining practical experience with data management as she is trying to keep all the end-of- year forms organized: trip forms for the War of 1812, graduation forms, yearbook forms, Camp Celtic forms as well as trying to sneak in some report card writing. In history students are learning about the Loyalists and why many gave up everything to remain true to the British crown. This week students plan to start filming ‘Dear 16-Year-Old Me’ messages they are writing to themselves and their friends on drinking, depression, suicide and teen pregnancy. The class has been enjoying soccer baseball for the sport and also because there have been some funny bloopers. Great fun is being had by all. Thanks to the student council for organizing the Grade 4-8 dance last week. It was pretty fun. That’s all for this week folks. Students start ‘Dear 16-Year-Old Me’ project REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order ~ 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Petition sparks debate at Central Huron CouncilTo view or not to view proved to be the question at Central Huron Council’s June 4 session. Councillor Alison Lobb got the ball rolling by suggesting council should see a petition that the Central Huron Against Turbines (CHAT) anti-industrial wind turbines group says it possesses since the municipality is moving forward with an appeal to Huron County’s Official Plan partly due to that petition, which has yet to be seen by council.“If we’re spending taxpayers’money on that, it should besubmitted,” said Lobb, noting since CHAT says the petition has “weight” in a court of law, it should be seen. Councillor Brian Barnim disagreed, citing the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Lobb took exception to that argument by noting people signing a petition would know it is a public document. “Most petitions, if you sign them, you know it’s a public thing,” shesaid.Barnim remained steadfast, andinstead suggested allowing one councillor to see the names on the petition in an attempt to gauge the document’s veracity. Councillor Burkhard Metzger echoed Lobb’s concerns, noting the petition must be seen to be verified. “I don’t know that is wrong with that,” he said. Councillor Dan Colquhoun countered that CHAT does not have to release the petition and added, “I wouldn’t.”Barnim compared the petition tothe electoral list that municipalcandidates get to see prior to election. That list is confidential. Lobb was unconvinced. She said it defies logic that people would sign a petition with the promised cloak of confidentiality. Barnim asked Lobb if she was asking him the question. “Who are you asking because I wasn’t involved in that,” he said. In a recorded vote, requested by Lobb, council voted against asking CHAT for a copy of the petition.Those opposing the request wereMetzger, Barnim, Marg Andersonand Alex Westerhout. Those supporting the request were Lobb, Colquhoun and Mayor Jim Ginn. Metzger quickly moved a motion following the resolution’s defeat, asking council to appoint a representative to view the document. After some discussion, Anderson was chosen for the task. Ultimately, council instead chose to first solicit advice from its lawyer. By Cheryl HeathSpecial to The Citizen Focused Faces were tight with focus at Maitland River Elementary School’s spring concert last week. Students like, from left, Hannah Bloemberg and Hannah Kendry picked up instruments and put their talents on display as part of the event. (Denny Scott photo) Central Huron approves encroachment for sign Whether to approve a request for an encroachment agreement that would allow a Clinton business to erect a new sign proved to stir some debate at Central Huron Council’s June 4 meeting. Councillor Burkhard Metzger said his concern was that Central Huron recently erected a new electronic sign, at a cost of about $30,000, near the intersection of Highways 4 and 8, and he would prefer to see that it is not encumbered by other signage. The ultimate fear is the community could become cluttered in signs since the bylaw that regulates it dates back to 1989. “We don’t want to end up in a blinking mess,” he said. Metzger said his primary concern is to “work on the looks of this downtown.” He added the Town of Goderich would not allow signs to proliferate in its core area. “I think we need a similar approach here,” he said. Councillor Brian Barnim’s query as to whether the business owner has yet purchased the sign was confirmed by Chief Building Official Lesley Adams. Barnim also noted the municipality allowed the sign near Tim Hortons on its own land so perhaps precedent has been set. However, Adams noted that sign is entirely located on municipal property while this one is going to be attached to the owner’s building and will only be jutting out six inches into the municipality’s space above the ground. Councillors ultimately approved the request. *** The Erie-Thames Corporation is sticking to its original offer with regard to a billing error made about two years ago that resulted in about half of the town of Clinton paying less than what they owed. When the issue originally came to light, Mayor Jim Ginn suggested accepting the corporation’s offer to cover half of the outstanding amount with the other half taken from the appropriate municipal reserves account given so much time had passed. Councillors Brian Barnim and Alison Lobb urged council to instead ask the corporation to cover the entire amount. Erie-Thames was not swayed by council’s request.“ In reading it [Erie-Thames’ letter] it seems like a lot of he said/she said, we’d better to take the money and run,” said Barnim. Council agreed to accept the utility’s settlement offer. *** Central Huron councillors are now in the process of reviewing a new procedural bylaw, which sets the protocol for public meetings. Councillors will discuss the draft in By Cheryl Heath Special to The Citizen Continued from page 14 members into his barn where he talked about his lambs. Then, members travelled further into the barn by the food processor and he discussed the feed he gives his sheep. Next, members went back outside around four sheep and Keith gave the members pointers on how to show sheep. After, the members had a chance to judge the four sheep and give their reasons followed by Keith giving the official reasons. Once the tour had concluded, Connor Rodger adjourned the meeting. The third meeting of the Lucknow Beef Club was held at the MacIntyre farm. The meeting was opened with the members reciting the 4-H pledge led by Connor Rodger. Then, Connor Rodger proceeded with the roll call: “What records should you keep on your farm.” After that, Tyler Murray read the minutes from the last meeting. Next, Colton Rodger, treasurer, reported on the group’s financial statement to date. Then, members played a game similar to musical chairs. This game required each member to stand by another member that they were not very familiar with. The members were then asked four questions about them to get to know the individual better. After that, members were asked to label a beef animal. The next activity was judging four different groups of hay. After the members were finished judging the hay, Holly Holyoake informed members of the signs of good and bad qualities of hay. Then, the club had a discussion about the fundraiser at Mary’s Restaurant. The final activity was a presentation by Holly Holyoake on what to feed your 4-H project animal. The meeting was adjourned by Connor Rodger and snacks were provided by Brent Black. Club labels beef animals, judges hay Continued on page 23