HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-07-19, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012. PAGE 11.
Total receipts for Brussels
Livestock for the week ending July
13 were 2,231 cattle, 748 lambs and
goats. On Tuesday fed steers and
heifers sold fully steady to last week.
Choice steers and heifers sold $115
to $120 to the top of $133. Second
cut sold $110 to $114. Cows sold
steady. On Thursday veal sold
steady to last week on a good active
trade. Lambs sold at steady prices on
an active trade. Sheep and goats sold
on a strong active trade. On Friday
all classes of cattle traded under
pressure.
There were 118 fed steers on offer.
Jim and John Bennett of Goderich,
consigned three limousin steers
averaging 1,430 lbs. selling for an
average of $130. George
Chettleburgh of Wingham,
consigned three limousin steers
averaging 1,390 lbs. selling for an
average of $128. Machan
Construction of Monkton, consigned
two steers averaging 1,695 lbs.
selling for an average of $118.74
with one simmental steer weighing
1,390 lbs. selling to St. Helen’s Meat
Packers for $123.
Lloyd Vivian of Mitchell,
consigned two steers averaging
1,353 lbs. selling for an average of
$121.20 with one limousin steer
weighing 1,270 lbs. selling for $122.
Ron Debus of Brunner, consigned
two steers averaging 1,230 lbs.
selling for an average of $118.71
with one limousin steer weighing
1,210 lbs. selling for $121.50. Inglis
Farms of Clifford, consigned four
steers averaging 1,363 lbs. selling
for an average of $118.38 with two
limousin steers averaging 1,360 lbs.
selling to Norwich Packers for
$120.75. Niel Edgar of Wingham,
consigned seven steers averaging
1,411 lbs. selling for an average of
$119.18 with one limousin steer
weighing 1,415 lbs. selling to
Horizon Meat Packers for
$120.50.
Lynda Reid of Drayton, consigned
two steers averaging 1,470 lbs.
selling for an average of $114.76
with one grey steer weighing 1,475
lbs. selling to Ryding Regency for
$119. Aden Brubacher of Listowel,
consigned 12 steers averaging 1,452
lbs. selling for an average of $110.59
with one grey steer weighing 1,585
lbs. selling to Horizon Meat Packers
for $118. Terry McCarthy of Dublin,
consigned 15 steers averaging 1,413
lbs. selling for an average of $115.97
with two red steers averaging 1,413
lbs. selling to St. Helen’s Meat
Packers for $117.
There were 180 fed heifers on
offer. Chris Smith of Brussels,
consigned 25 heifers averaging
1,332 lbs. selling for an average of
$119.25 with one limousin heifer
weighing 1,425 lbs. selling for $133.
Roy A. McCulloch of Allenford,
consigned 12 heifers averaging
1,353 lbs. selling for an average of
$117.32 with one charolais heifer
weighing 1,340 lbs. selling to
Norwich Packers for $125. George
Roney of Staffa, consigned nine
heifers averaging 1,253 lbs. selling
for an average of $110.01 with one
limousin heifer weighing 1,245 lbs.
selling for $125.
Dennis and Marylou Bross of
Listowel, consigned three heifers
averaging 1,322 lbs. selling for an
average of $117.08 with two
limousin heifers averaging 1,295 lbs.
selling for $123.50. Larry Reinhart
Sr. of Mildmay, consigned 11 heifers
averaging 1,100 lbs. selling for an
average of $120.27 with eight red
heifers averaging 1,098 lbs. selling
to Norwich Packers for $120.75.
Andy VanderVeen of Blyth,
consigned seven heifers averaging
1,281 lbs. selling for an average of
$116.90 with three limousin heifers
averaging 1,220 lbs. selling to
Norwich Packers for $120. Mark
and Elaine Fisher of Ayton,
consigned eight heifers averaging
1,310 lbs. selling for an average of
$109.68 with two limousin heifers
averaging 1,385 lbs. selling to
Horizon Meat Packers for $117.50.
John VanLoo of Bluevale, consigned
six heifers averaging 1,288 lbs.
selling for an average of
$114.62 with three simmental
heifers averaging 1,210 lbs.
selling to Norwich Packers for
$115.75.
There were 245 cows on offer.
Export types sold $71.50 to $83 with
sales to $84; beef cows, $76 to $90
with sales to $93; D1 and D2, $57 to
$64; D3, $52 to $57; D4, $37 to $47.
Ferme R. Bordeleau of Clerval,
consigned 25 cows averaging 1,586
lbs. selling for an average of $82.80
with one black cow weighing 1,470
lbs. selling for $93. John Van De
Grevel of Elmwood, consigned five
cows averaging 1,144 lbs. selling for
an average of $77.99 with one
charolais cow weighing 1,200 lbs.
selling for $84. Jim Cole Jr. of
Shallow Lake, consigned six cows
averaging 1,559 lbs. selling for an
average of $77.39 with one charolais
cow weighing 1,490 lbs. selling for
$83.50.
There were 12 bulls selling $85.50
to $88.50 with sales to $89.50. Fred
Jacklin of Hanover, consigned one
charolais bull weighing 2,035 lbs.
selling for $89.50. Ed Vellenga of
Walton, consigned one black bull
weighing 1,735 lbs. selling for
$88.50.
There were 179 head of veal on
offer. Beef sold $110 to $180 with
sales to $186; good holsteins, $90 to
$98 with sales to $100; medium
holsteins, $80 to $90; heavy
holsteins, $84 to $90 with sales to
$95. Lamar Frey of Listowel,
consigned 10 veal averaging 767 lbs.
selling for an average of
$163.71 with one charolais steer
weighing 750 lbs. selling for $186.
Don Bradley of Chesley, consigned
three steers averaging 838
lbs. selling for an average of
$145.75 with one simmental steer
weighing 755 lbs. selling for
$165. Lawrence Brubacher of
Harriston, consigned three veal
averaging 745 lbs. selling for an
average of $151.86 with two
limousin heifers averaging 738 lbs.
selling for $176.
Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $167 to
$247; 50 - 64 lbs., $177 to $245; 65
- 79 lbs., $141 to $212; 80 - 94 lbs.,
$134 to $152; 95 - 109 lbs., $140 to
$152; 110 lbs. and over, $138 to
$149.
Sheep sold $75 to $110 with sales
to $119.
Goats: kids sold $75 to $130 with
sales to $162.50 per head; nannies,
$50 to $100 with sales to $125 per
head; billies, $150 to $300 with sales
to $310 per head.
Top quality stocker steers under
400 lbs. sold $132 to $214; 400 -
499 lbs., $120 to $197; 500 - 599
lbs., $160 to $187; 600 - 699 lbs.,
$147 to $180; 700 - 799 lbs., $135 to
$156; 800 - 899 lbs., $137.50 to
$148; 900 - 999 lbs., $128 to
$140.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $125
to $135.25.
Top quality stocker heifers, 300 -
399 lbs. sold $100 to $192; 400 -
599 lbs., $122 to $192; 500 - 599
lbs., $139.75 to $164; 600 - 699 lbs.,
$128 to $154; 700 - 799 lbs., $131 to
$144; 800 - 899 lbs., $120 to
$135; 900 lbs. and over, $120.50 to
$133.
Lisa Thompson, MPP (Huron-
Bruce) learned July 10 that Health
Canada has agreed to launch a study
into the relation between turbines
noise and negative health effects,
specifically for those living within
close proximity to wind
developments.
The McGuinty Liberals refused to
support a moratorium on wind
development when Thompson
debated her motion for a moratorium
on March 8. Earlier this year,
Thompson wrote to the federal
Health Minister, advocating for a
health study regarding wind
turbines.
“I am pleased that the government
of Canada and the Health Minister is
committed to putting the health of
Canadians first, unlike the
McGuinty Liberals,” said
Thompson. “Hopefully now the
Liberal government will see the
error in their ways, and realize that a
moratorium right now is not only the
responsible thing to do, but the right
thing to do.”
Health Canada is aware of health-
related complaints from individuals
living in close proximity to wind
turbine establishments. The study is
being designed with support from
external experts, specializing in
areas including noise, health
assessment, clinical medicine and
epidemiology.
The proposed research design and
methodology was posted on Health
Canada's web site today for a 30-day
public comment period. Feedback
obtained will be reviewed by the
design committee, compiled and
published to the website, along with
the design committee’s responses.
“Huron-Bruce needs to have their
say in regards to this study,” said
Thompson. “I encourage all
constituents to go to the Health
Canada site and register your
feedback.”
The study will be focused on an
initially targeted sample size of
2,000 dwellings selected from eight
to 12 wind turbine installation
facilities in Canada. In addition to
taking physical measurements from
participants, such as blood pressure,
investigators will conduct face-to-
face interviews and take noise
measurements inside and outside of
some homes to validate sound
modelling.
“This is an important day for
Huron-Bruce and a milestone for
those suffering negative health
effects from wind turbines,” said
Thompson. “Here in Huron-Bruce,
we need McGuinty Liberals to wake
up and see that forcing wind turbines
on unwilling host communities is
wrong. It’s time Dalton McGuinty
and his Energy Minister see the error
in their poorly designed and poorly
executed green energy nightmare.”
By Debra Pretty-Staathof
Vice-President
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Hikers, hunters and ATV drivers
are among the many Ontarians
seeking large open spaces to explore
each summer. But when recreational
activities lead them onto private
property without the landowner’s or
tenant’s permission, those
vacationers become trespassers that
may put working farms at risk.
The Trespass to Property Act and
its companion, the Occupiers’
Liability Act, were enacted in 1980
to protect the rights of landowners or
tenants, while allowing them to
control activities on their property.
Farmers wishing to keep passersby
off their property altogether in many
cases use “no trespassing” signs
while others may choose to prohibit
only certain activities such as
hunting or fishing.
Although signs around a
property’s perimeter are the most
common way for landowners to
signal to passersby where public
spaces end and private property
begins, a sign is not always required
to signal others to keep out. Many
Ontarians don’t realize that the
Trespass to Property Act also lists
several spaces that are prohibited to
the public, even if no signs are in
sight. Those spaces include gardens,
fields, and other land under
cultivation, enclosed or fenced land,
areas with young trees and farm
woodlots.
The majority of Ontarians that
wander – knowingly or not – onto
private property do not intend to
cause harm. But they may
unintentionally cause problems with
crops, land, water or animals on a
property that can have significant
repercussions on a farm business
and cost a farmer money and time at
a time of year when there is little to
spare.
The Ontario Federation of
Agriculture (OFA) works with
farmers to help them know their
rights and responsibilities when it
comes to trespassers. We also
advocate on behalf of farmers by
requesting the government put more
resources into public awareness
around issues of farm trespassing,
and to increase fines for those who
are found at fault.
Passersby should be aware that
they are required to provide proof
that they have a landowner’s or
tenant’s permission to be on private
property. They should also respect
that there may be good reasons
they’re not meant to tour farm
properties uninvited, including
issues around both physical and food
safety.
Ontario is filled with many trails,
agricultural education events and
public parks that offer dedicated
spaces for a variety of recreational
activities. Farmers ask
outdoor enthusiasts to respect
the important role of farmland
by asking for permission to enter
first.
On July 9 a card party was held in
Ethel.
Winners were: 50/50 draw, Allan
Martin and Edna McLellan; high
lady, Edna McLellan; low lady,
Viola Adams; high man, Norm
Dobson; low man, Adrian Verstoep;
lone hands, Judy Hahn, Allan Edgar
and Dorothy Martin;
The Ethel euchre was held June
25. Winners were: high lady, Helen
Dobson; high man, Allan Edgar;
most lone hands, Judy Hahn, Bill
Siemon, Joan Jacobs; low, Viola
Adams, Adrian Verstoep; share the
wealth, Marion Harrison, Vicki
Siemon; tally, Norm Dobson,
Marion Harrison, Allan Martin,
Dorothy Martin, Vicki Siemon.
The next card party will be held
July 23. Everyone is welcome.
A card party was held in
Cranbrook on July 6. Winners were:
share the wealth, Eileen Ament,
Dorothy Martin; travelling lone
hand, Helen Cullen; high lady, Jean
Dewar; second high lady, Myrna
Burnett; most lone hands, Helen
Dobson and Adrian Verstoep; high
man, Judy Hahn; second high man,
Norm Dobson. A number of tally
prizes were awarded.
The next card party will be held on
July 20 at 8 p.m.
Euchre parties held
Thompson pleased after turbine study launched
OFA urges farmers to know their property rights
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