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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-08-17, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1988. Don Lobb wins conservation Award of Distinction Centralia 228-6661 Kirkton 229-8986 Walton 527-1540 887-9261 Several local people were pre­ sented with Conservation Award Certificates at the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s General meeting in Wroxeter last Friday, while two of the area’s best known conservationists walked off with Awards of Distinction. ltwasthesecondyearinarow that the Authority had presented such awards to watershed indivi­ duals and groups who have shown an ongoing dedication to the conservation of land and water Recipients of Conservation Award Certificates at the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s General Meeting on Friday were [from left] John Jewitt [on behalf of the Huron County Board of Education], Ken Glanville, Elmer Trick, Gerry Jaretzke and Bill Raynard. Absent when the photo was taken was David Kilgour. Brussels Stockyards Pig prices dip below 50c Friday Choice steers and heifers traded steaJdv at Brussels Stockyards on Friday with cows trading $1 to $2 higher. Pigs sold under pressure. There were 606 cattle and 608 pigs on offer. Choice steers sold at $80 to $84 with sales to $85.50; good steers brought $77 to $80. ' A red white-faced steers con­ signed by Gordon Daer of RR 1, Auburn, weighing 1010 lbs., sold for $85.50, with his total offering of 10 steers, averaging 1075 lbs., selling for an overall price of $81.83. A red steer consigned by Murray Shiell of RR 3, Wingham, weighing 1260 lbs., sold for $85 with his total lot of 32 steers, averaging 1283 lbs., selling for an average price of $81.48. A white steer consigned by Howard Martin of RR 3, Brussels, weighing 1030 lbs., sold for $85, with his total lot of 14 steers, averaging 1216 lbs., selling for an average price of $82.29. Forty-two steers consigned by Maple Em­ blem Farms of RR 1, Dungannon averaging 1188 lbs., soldfor an overall price of $82.06 with sales to $84.25. Thirty-seven steers consigned by Geo. Underwood Farms of RR 1, Wingham, averaging 1226 lbs., sold for an average price of $81.49 with sales to $84. A Hereford steer consigned by Ralph and Roger Morrison of RR 1, Lucknow, weighing 1140lbs., soldfor $83.75 with their total offering of 25 steers, averaging 1212 lbs., selling The wingham sales Arena “EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF’ NEW & USED GUNSOPEN MON.-SAT. 9-6 FRI. NITES TIL 9 resources, and who have inspired others to do the same. Farmers Don Lobb of RR 2, Clinton aiid Lome Murray of Moorefield were joint recipients of the Authority’s highest award, the Conservation Award of Distinc­ tion, presented by MVCA vice- chairman Carmen Kaye and chair­ man Bruce McCall respectively. Mr. Lobb has been actively involved in conservation methods of farming at his 450-acre farm near Holmesville since 1980. and in for an overall price of $81.64. Five steers consigned by Earl Bennewies of RR 1, Borholm, averaging 1106 lbs., soldfor $81.49 with sales to $83. Fourteen steers consigned by Leo Deitner of RR 1, Ethel, averaging 1169 lbs., sold for an average price of $81.66 with sales to $82.75. Three grey steers consigned by Barry Heinmiller of RR 2, Palmer­ ston, averaging 1147 lbs., sold for $83.75 with his total lot of 12 steers, averaging 1123 lbs., selling for an overall price of $80.65. A red white-faced steer consigned by Barry Hoegy of RR 1, Walton, weighing 1200 lbs., sold for $83 with his total lot of four steers, averaging 1198 lbs., selling for an average price of $80.77. Choice exotic heifers brought $79 to $83 with sales to $84.50; good heifers went for $76 to $79. A charolais heifer consigned by Bill McDonald of RR 2, Lucknow, weighing 1100lbs., soldfor $84.50 with his total offering of five heifers, averaging 1056 lbs., sell­ ing for an overall price of $81.05. A red heifer consigned by Murray Forbes of RR 2, Clinton, weighing 960 lbs., sold for $84.25 with his total lot of 16 heifers, averaging 1091 lbs., selling for an average price of $82.02. A gold heifer consigned by Dave Eadie of RR5, Lucknow, weighing 1310 lbs., sold for $84, with his total offering of four heifers averaging 1250 lbs., selling for an average price of $82.18. 1982 urged several farmers in the area to carry out a number of no-till planting trials. Later the same year, this group organized the first Huron County Conservation Day, and Mr. Lobb and his wife, Alison, became the main practitioners and advocates of conservation techni­ ques in the area. The Lobbs were also instrumen­ tal in organizing the Huron Soil and Water Conservation District, a grassroots body designed to over­ see the interministerial Joint Soil and Water Conservation Program. The program, the first of its kind in Ontario, was quickly copied and other similar programs were set up throughout southern Ontario. Mr. Murray, now semi-retired, has been a long-time member of Seven heifers consigned by John Dorsch of RR 2, Bluevale, averag­ ing 1070 lbs., sold for an average price of $81.75 with sales to $84. Thirteen charolais heifers consign­ ed by Alvin Grainger of RR 2, Wroxeter, averaging 1148lbs., sold for $82.09 with sales to $82.85. Choice cows went for $53 to $59; good cows sold at $49 to $52; and canners and cutters fetched $45 to $48. Twenty to30 lb. pigs traded to a high of 49 cents per lb.; 30 to 40 lb. pigs traded to a high of 41 cents per lb.;40to50lb. pigs traded toahigh of 42 cents perlb.; 50 to 60 lb. pigs traded to a high of 41 cents per lb.; 60 to 70 lb. pigs traded to a high of 46 cents per lb.; and 70 to80 lb. pigs traded to a high of 42 cents per lb. There's gold in that thar junk! The Dungannon Fair, which runs this weekend, is offering a unique “Handyman’s Contest’’ which should be of use to farmers who like to tinker. A prize of $20, donated by Derek and Tinie Logtenberg of Winderlea Farms, will be awarded to the most useful “invention” made of junk, which serves as a useful time and/or energy-saving device on the farm. Entries must be in place at the Fair by noon this Saturday, while more information may be obtained by calling Carol Nivins at 529-7432. both the Maitland Valley and the Grand River Conservation Author­ ities, where he has consistently provided the local input and direction so vital to the successful operation of such bodies. During the past 21 years, he has served on nearly every advisory board and committee in the MVCA, as well as serving as its chairman from 1976 to 1979. He has also been an MVCA provincial representative and has served as chairman of the provin­ cial committee, as well as having been a member of the GRCA since 1968, sitting on its executive committee for the past 14 years. Recently, Mr. Murray has also been a member of the Maitland Conservation Foundation. we re perfectly located to handle your crop When it’s time to market your crop, you’ll find all the services, facilities and expertise you need are close-by at Cook's. We go out of our way to give you the best possible prices, terms and options to make all your hard work pay off. When it's time to deliver your crop make Cook's your destination. Hensail 262-2410 Where you con trade with confidence" Division of Gerbro (1987) Inc. NEW & US Furniture Antiques Carpet & Giftware BULK Baking Goods Spices, Bulk Candy, Food & Grocery Items Among the six individuals re­ ceiving Conservation Award Certi­ ficates-were Ken Glanville of RR 4, Walton; Gerry Jaretzkeof RR 5, Wingham; John Jewitt of RR 1, Londesboro (on behalf of the Huron County Board of Educa­ tion); David Kilgour of RR 2, Clinton; Elmer Trick of Clinton; and Bill Raynard of Listowel. Mr. Glanville is a farmer who practises soil and water conserva­ tion in a number of ways, including the use of crop rotation, minimum tillage, corner crops and residue management; he has also under­ taken gravel pit rehabilitation, the planting of windbreaks, and pro­ jects to manage surface water run-off. Mr. Jaretzke is a Belgrave-area farmer who is also working on a wide variety of conservation pro­ jects, including crop rotations, buffer strips, windbreak plant­ ings, grassed waterways, manure­ management and woodlot man­ agement. Mr. Jewitt, chairman of the HCBE, accepted the award on behalf of the board, which was Continued on page 21 NOTICE BLAKE'S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS From Aug. 19-29 Inclusive FOR EMERGENCIES CALL887-9726 "CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR For The Whole Family