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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-07-15, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 15. 1987. PAGE 13. First veal and goat sale coming August 7 The market at Brussels Stock- yards saw the fat cattle trade on a good demand at prices $1.00 lower than last week ’ s sale. A large run of pigs sold easier. Cows sold strong. There were 613 cattle and 1035 pigs on offer. Choice steers sold from $91 to $95 with sales to $95.75 per hundredweight. Good steers were $87 to $91. A steer consigned by Rudolph Droefke of RR 4, Walkerton weighing 1000 lbs. sold for $95.75 with his total offering of five steers averaging 1164 lbs. and selling for an overall price of $92.77. A steer consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of RR 1, Dungannon weighing 1110 lbs. sold for $95.75 with their total offering of 48 steers, averaging 1177 lbs. selling for an overall price of $91.33. Four steers consigned by Mike Dalton of RR 3, Goderich averaging 1163 lbs. sold for an average price of $92.36 with sales to $95. A steer consigned by Glen Sellers of RR 2, Bluevale, weighing 1330 lbs. sold for $94.75 with his total lot of seven steers averaging 1193 lbs., selling for an overall price of $92.98. A steer consigned by Murray Shiell of RR 3, Wingham weighing 1220 lbs. sold for $94.75 with his total offering of 15 steers averag­ ing 1243 lbs. selling for an overall price of $92.64. Thirty-eight steers consigned by George Underwood Farms of RR 1, Wingham averag­ ing 1195lbs. soldforan average price of $91.55, with sales to $94.25. Four steers consigned by Wil­ helm Bros, of RR 4, Walkerton averaging 1195 lbs. sold for $92.94 and they had sales to $93.75. A steer consigned by Jim Hayden of RR 3, Goderich weighing 1120 lbs. sold for $94.25. A steer consigned by Ron Kestner of RR 2, Mildmay weighing 1070 lbs. sold for $93.50. Choice exotic heifers sold from $90 to $94 with one package of 14 charlois heifers selling at $95.10. Good heifers were $86 to $90. A heifer consigned by J & M Ranch of Brussels weighing 1000 lbs. sold for $96.25 with their total offering of nine heifers averaging 933 lbs. selling for an overall price of $90.49. A heifer consigned by Glen Sellers of RR 2, Bluevale weighing 1110 lbs. sold for $94.75 with his total lot of eight heifers averaging 1003 lbs. selling for an overall price of $89.38. A heifer consigned by Dan Schlegel of RR 1, Tavistock weighing 1100 lbs. sold for $94. Two heifers consigned by George Blake of RR 2, Brussels, averaging 990 lbs. sold for $92.85. A heifer consigned by Jake Versteeg of RR 2, Clifford, weighing 990 lbs. sold 4-H conference Continued from page 12 able to enhance their confidence level, their ability to relate and communicate with others and their world awareness. The session topics include stress and time management, goal sett­ ing, dating, effective meetings, public speaking, interview skills, Canada’s defense and multicul­ turalism. “It’s certainly a unique experi­ ence for 15-year-olds and one of the many opportunities offered by the 4-H program’’, says conference chairperson, Marg Murray. “Be­ sides enhancing personal develop­ ment, the kids make friendships that last a lifetime”. As one 4-H’er who attended Regional Conference summarized, “I wouldn’t have missed it for the world”. ARE FL/A/-DAMENTAL! for $92.75. A heifer consigned by Harold Biesel of RR 3, Moorefield weighing 1050 lbs. sold for $92.75. Choice cows sold from $62 to $67. Goodcowswere $58to$62. Submersible pumps may leak An estimated 4,000 domestic water well pumps of the 460,000 in use in Ontario likely contain PCB-contaminated oil which could leak and pollute the water, accord­ ing to a report released recently. A Ministry of the Environment investigation found two abandon­ ed wells polluted with PCBs by leaking submersible pumps. Le­ vels as high as 0.6 parts per billion (ppb) were found in the well water. The interim Ontario drinking water objective for PCBs is three ppb; US EPA’s guideline is one ppb. Subsequently, the ministry launched an investigation of dis­ carded submersible pumps, and found that the motor oil in some pumps had PCB levels as high as one per cent. “We have initiated a program designed to help homeowners determine what type of pump they have in their well and whether it is leaking oil containing PCBs into their water supply,” said Environ­ ment Minister Jim Bradley. The local ministry office will mail, on request, an information kit that will help the homeowner identify the type of pump used in the well and give information on how to determine if the pump is Division of Gerbro Inc. Cook’s Division of Gerbro incM WALTON BRANCH 81 Canners andcutters were $55 to $58. Twenty to 30 lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.19; 30 to 40 lb. pigs traded to a high of $ 1.25; 40 to 50 lb. leaking. The kit contains a questionnaire to be completed and returned to the ministry for further investigation to determine if the pump’s motor could contain PCBs. Submersible pumps with oil-fill­ ed motors manufactured between 1964 and 1980 are suspected of containing PCBs. Submersible pumps with waterfilled motors and pumps located outside of the well are not a risk. Domestic submersible water well pumps manufactured with oil-filled motors that could contain PCBs include: F. E. Meyers (before 77-78), Peabody Barnes, Pumptron, Red Jacket, REDA, Sta-Rite (U.S.), Standard, Tait. Four submersible pumps, Aero­ motor, Berkeley, Sears and Web- trol used two different types of motors in the pumps - the water-filled PCB-free Franklin Electric motors and oil-filled mot­ ors that could contain PCBs. Homeowners with submersible pumps should vertify the make of the motor installed in the pump. Thirteen submersible pumps used only water-filled Franklin Electric motors that do not contain pigs traded to a high of $1.07; 50 to 601b. pigs traded to a high of 90 cents; 60 to 70 lb. pigs traded to a high of 90 cents; over 70 lbs. pigs traded to a high of 80 cents. PCBs: Beatty, Goulds, Grundfos, CSW, Home Hardware, Jacuzzi, Layne & Bowler, McDougall, Monarch, Pioneer, Pumps & Softeners, StaRite (GSW), South­ ern. F. E. Meyers pumps manufac­ tured after 1977-78 used PCB-free F. E. Meyers motors. All brand information was ob­ tained from the manufacturers. Oil leaking from pumps with oil-filled motors could result in petroleum-like taste and odor in drinking water, or a film of oil on water and fixtures. However, petroleum-like taste and odors may also be caused by other water problems such as iron bacteria. Any suspected oil leak from a submersible pump with an oil-fill­ ed motor will be investigated by an environmental officer from the nearestministry district office. The officer will check the well and if necessary take a water sample for PCB analysis. Additionally, the ministry will payfordrinking water while the investigation is underway and for up to six weeks after PCB contamination has been confirmed and the test results have been explained to the well owner. ATTENTION FARMERS Cook’s in Walton are ready to receive your 1987 White Winter Wheat Hard Red Spring Wheat Feed Barley Winter Canola Spring Canola ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Drop by and see our newly expanded facilities - Two new canola dryers Now receiving in two pits at 10,500 bus./hr. EXTENDED OPERATING HOURS We’re open as late as you need us! Make Cook’s your marketing centre for all your crops Ifac mu OH @oo£ & TV&enc tnaele. iMti -— 527-1540 Brussels Stockyards will be holding another Sheep & Lamb and Veal & Goat sale on Friday, August 7. To consign livestock to this sale, Phone 887-6461. Any pump containing PCB- contaminated oil that has been removed from a water well should be transferred to an approved PCB storage site in accordance with provincial regulations. Ministry staff will make arrangements for the transfer. They are reviewing PCB storage sites within the province to ensure that the discarded pumps are stored in accordance with provin­ cial regulations. The ministry recommendsre- placement where it has been confirmed that a submersible pump has an oil-filled motor manufactured prior to 1980. The ministry’s findings are similar to those of two state agencies in the U.S. Canadian government agencies and pump manufacturers have been inform­ ed of Ontario’s findings. All Medical Officers of Health (MOH) have been advised of the situation. The ministry recom­ mends that questions relating to the health effects of PCBs should be referred to the local MOH. The report titled “Investigation of PCBs in Domestic Submersible Water Well Pumps” is available on request.