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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-06-23, Page 11Continued from page 7 “Maisy’s Market” providing locally- grown fresh vegetables to consumers in her area. She will travel to the Goderich Market weekly, and has arranged to have another venue at a local business. • Kasey King (Brussels, 519- 887-9649) will be operating “Kasey King Designs” and will be selling women’s handmade fashions including skirts, strapless summer tops, pyjama shorts and strapless dresses. Kasey will be making brightly coloured, stylish and easy- to-wear clothing for a fashionable summer look. • Jonathan Kuepfer (Gorrie, 519-292-1578)will be operating “Jonny K’s Lawncare”. He will provide service in rolling, sweeping, bagging leaves and mowing people’s yards in his local neighbourhood. He plans to operate six days a week, weather permitting. He feels that his ability to be flexible with respect to his hours will be the factor in differentiating his business. • Jaimie Plaetzer (Auburn, 519- 526-7121)will be operating “Farmfresh Chickens” from his parents’ farm. He plans to raise and sell meat chickens serving his local community and others. He plans to raise his chickens naturally, allowing his customers to know exactly where their meat is coming from. • David Rempel (Wroxeter, 519- 392-8000)will be operating “Musical Memories”. As the third- place winner in the Grey-Bruce Idol contest a few years ago, he plans to provide musical entertainment by singing a variety of songs from various styles and genres at nursing and retirement homes throughout southwestern Ontario. He will also be learning to play both the piano and harmonica to increase the dynamic of his performances. Currently in its 11th year, the Summer Company program aims to inspire more young people to choose entrepreneurship as a career and to equip them with the tools they need to succeed. The Ministry is granting over 700 Summer Company awards this year, and we’re pleased that Huron County won eleven of them, reported Alison Lobb, Business Consultant at the Huron Business Enterprise Centre in Seaforth. Designed for students aged 15-29 who will be going back to school in the fall, this program provides for up to $1,500 toward start-up costs, and upon successful completion of the program requirements, the student is eligible for an additional award of up to $1,500. Each student submitted a comprehensive business plan with their application, and participated in an interview process. Training and mentorship is provided during the summer by a volunteer group of Community Mentors, along with Alison Lobb, Business Consultant for the County of Huron. This year’s mentors include John McNeilly, Debbie Moran, Paul Nichol, Gwen Richardson, Julie Sawchuck, Debra Strachan, Pamela Stanley, Marg Steele and Donna Taylor. These individuals will be meeting with the young entrepreneurs on a regular basis during the summer, assisting with the management side of operating a business. The students also participate in a series of business training workshops. Contact the Huron Business Centre at 519-527-0305 for further information. Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending June 17 were 1,398 cattle, 658 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a strong market at prices $1 to $2 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $107 to $113 with sales to $115. Second cut sold $102 to $107. Cows sold strong to last week’s prices. On Thursday holstein veal calves sold on a strong active market at prices $2 to $5 higher. A light run of beef calves traded at steady prices. Heavy lambs and sheep sold $5 to $10 higher while light lambs and goats sold steady. On Friday calves and yearlings sold on a strong active trade. There were 116 steers on offer. Sarah and Rebecca McCarthy of Dublin, consigned one limousin steer weighing 1,315 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $115. John Wiersma of Blyth, consigned ten steers averaging 1,386 lbs. selling for an average of $109.70 with one black steer weighing 1,370 lbs. selling to Paradise Farms for $113.50. David Bowles of Brussels, consigned seven steers averaging 1,426 lbs. selling for an average of $108.59 with one black steer weighing 1,410 lbs. selling to Paradise Farms for $112.75. Gerry McPhee of Auburn, consigned five steers averaging 1,486 lbs. selling for an average of $104.58 with one blonde steer weighing 1,480 lbs. selling to Horizon Meats for $112. Brian and Bill Dallner of Atwood, consigned one limousin steer weighing 1,510 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $110.50. Robert S. Mitchell of Listowel, consigned ten steers averaging 1,460 lbs. selling for an average of $109.88 with four bwf steers averaging 1,473 lbs. selling to Paradise Farms for $110. Larry Reinhart Sr. of Mildmay, consigned six crossbred steers averaging 1,448 lbs. selling to Ryding Regency for $109.75. Leonard and Andrew Black of Proton Station, consigned twelve steers averaging 1,277 lbs. selling for an average of $107.61 with one charolais steer weighing 1,360 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $109.50. Marie Perrie of Brussels, consigned on red steer weighing 1,420 lbs. selling for $109.25. D & M Farms of Listowel consigned one maine-anjou steer weighing 1,500 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $109. There were 167 heifers on offer. Bruce Dale of Centralia, consigned nine heifers averaging 1,346 lbs. selling for an average of $108.59 with three limousin heifers averaging 1,410 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $112. Greg Hackett of Lucknow, consigned nine heifers averaging 1,272 lbs. selling for an average of $108.41 with three limousin heifers averaging 1,263 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $111.25. George Chettleburgh of Wingham, consigned four heifers averaging 1,381 lbs. selling for an average of $109.01 with three limousin heifers averaging 1,303 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $110.25. Lyle Kinsman of Kippen, consigned ten heifers averaging 1,163 lbs. selling for an average of $108.34 with one black heifer weighing 1,200 lbs. selling for $110. Johnston Farms of Bluevale, consigned forty-two heifers averaging 1,283 lbs. selling for an average of $105.71 with one limousin heifer weighing 1,205 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $110. Brenda Perrie of Brussels, consigned three red heifers averaging 1,282 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $108.75. Art and George Hinz of Monkton, consigned seven heifers averaging 1,288 lbs. selling for an average of $105.86 with two limousin heifers averaging 1,315 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $108.75. Noah Weppler of Ayton, consigned six heifers averaging 1,253 lbs. selling for an average of $107.56 with one black heifer weighing 1,325 lbs. selling to St. Helen’s Meat Packers for $108.50. Elam W. Martin of Harriston, consigned three red heifers averaging 1,401 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $108. Lynn Farrell of Kincardine, consigned three heifers averaging 1,222 lbs. selling for an average of $106.89 with one red heifer weighing 1,140 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $107.75. There were 159 cows on offer. Export types sold $68 to $77 with sales to $87; beef cows, $70 to $80 with sales to $86.50; D1 and D2, $50 to $55; D3, $46 to $50; D4, $35 to $40. Jessie VanLoo of Bluevale, consigned one charolais cow weighing 1,570 lbs. selling for $85. Lyle Haney of Seaforth, consigned one red cow weighing 1,660 lbs. selling for $84.50. Les Falconer of Clinton, consigned two cows averaging 1,358 lbs. selling for an average of $82.84 with one limousin cow weighing 1,520 lbs. selling for $83.50. There were seven bulls on offer selling $79.50 to $89 with sales to $92. Cindy Bagshaw of Walkerton, consigned one black bull weighing 1,995 lbs. selling for $92. Kevin Goetz of Mildmay, consigned one black bull weighing 2,085 lbs. selling for $87. There were 126 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $100 to $150 with sales to $155; good holstein, $95 to $105 with sales to $109; medium holstein, $85 to $95; heavy holstein, $90 to $100. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned seven veal averaging 723 lbs. selling for an average of $132.29 with two limousin steers averaging 745 lbs. selling for $155. Jacob A. Yoder of Lucknow, consigned one limousin steer weighing 725 lbs. selling for $139. Will Drennan of Auburn, consigned six veal averaging 688 lbs. selling for an average of $106.03 with one limousin heifer weighing 680 lbs. selling for $121. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $162 to $208; 50 - 64 lbs., $182 to $211; 65 - 79 lbs., $172 to $195; 80 - 94 lbs., $170 to $200; 95 - 109 lbs., $178 to $196; 110 lbs. and over, $180 to $192. Sheep sold $50 to $95 with sales to $108. Goats: kids sold $60 to $150 per head; nannies, $50 to $100 per head; billies, $175 to $270 to $350 per head. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $108 to $160; 400 - 499 lbs., $142 to $161; 500 - 599 lbs., $128 to $147; 600 - 699 lbs., $107 to $147; 700 - 799 lbs., $108 to $138.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $108.50 to $132.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $111.75 to $120; 1,000 lbs. and over, $101.50 to $113.75. Top quality stocker heifers under 300 lbs. sold $100 to $154; 300 - 399 lbs., $115 to $155; 400 - 499 lbs., $119 to $138; 500 - 599 lbs., $109 to $132.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $115 to $126; 700 - 799 lbs., $109.50 to $123; 800 - 899 lbs., $101 to $111.50; 900 lbs. and over, $100 to $110.50. 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. Pigs, Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Call us 519-887-6461 Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info@brusselslivestock.ca BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES • Custom application for post spraying of corn, beans, grains, and pasture ground • Row crop spraying • Low soil compaction • Very accurate • Hay and pasture ground needs that extra boost • Spreaders readily available • Terra-Gators • Bulk delivery unit CROP PROTECTION FERTILIZERS HOWSON & HOWSON LTD. Seed, Crop Protection, Fertilizer, Grain Elevators, Custom Application Blyth 519-523-9624 1-800-663-3653 ★GPS Field Mapping ★Nutrient Management Plans Available ★Soil Testing Get the MOST out of your ALFALFA this year by fertilizing with N. P & K. As you can see Alfalfa takes a lot out of the crop and by applying fertilizer the crop get what it needs and keeps your soil nutrient levels up. The addition of BORON to your Alfalfa fertilizer helps by: • Maintaining a balance between sugar and starch. • The translocation of sugar and carbohydrates. • It is important in pollination and seed reproduction. • It is necessary for normal cell division, nitrogen metabolism, and protein formation. • It is essential for proper cell wall formation. • It plays an important role in the proper function of cell membranes and the transport of K to guard cells for the proper control of internal water balance. Major Nutrient Removal by Alfalfa NP2O5 K2O lb. /ton lb. /10 ton 56 12-15 55-70 560 120-150 550-700 ALFALFA Local students run businesses Challenge: Getting enough calcium and vitamin D to maintain strong bones and protect against osteoporosis Solution:Women 19-50 years of age should consume 1000 mg of calcium and 5 ug (200 IU) of Vitamin D per day. Milk and milk products, such as cheese and yogurt provide the most readily available source of calcium and other bone building nutrients. Other sources include calcium-fortified beverages (soy, rice and orange juice) tofu made with calcium sulfate, salmon and sardines with bones, sesame seeds and almonds. Bok choy, kale and broccoli also provide calcium but in smaller amounts. Vitamin D is found in fluid milk, eggs, fish and fish liver oils, margarine as well as in soy and rice beverages fortified with vitamin D. Sunlight on the skin can be a major source of vitamin D but is limited in Canada from October to March and by use of sunscreens. To prevent osteoporosis women are encouraged to get enough calcium, vitamin D and protein, limit caffeine, have sodium in moderation, and keep active particularly with weight-bearing activity. AgricultureBrussels Livestock report Heavy lambs, sheep sell $5-$10 higher THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2011. PAGE 11.