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$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
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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
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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
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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
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