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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-05-27, Page 17THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27,1992. PAGE 15. Brussels livestock report Trade easy on all classes Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending May 22 were: finished cattle, 913; cows, 272; veal calves, 166; lambs and goats, 172; stockers, 900 and pigs, 166. The trade at Brussels Livestock this week was $1 to $2 easier on all classes of cattle. There were 640 steers on offer selling from $80.25 to $95.25 to the high of $105.50. Sixty steers consigned by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood averaging 1287 lbs. sold for an average of $93.15 to the high of $105.50 purchased by StarBrand Packers. Twenty-four steers consigned by Glen Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1358 lbs. sold for an average of $91.25 to the high of $102.25. One steer consigned by Earl Geisel, Elmira weighing 1640 lbs. sold for $99. Twenty-six steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira averaging 1474 lbs. sold for an average of $92.30 to the high of $98.50. Two steers consigned by Tom McPherson, Teeswater, averaging 1320 lbs. sold for an average of $92.95 to the high of $95.25. Fourteen steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham averaging 1399 lbs. sold for an average of $90.65 to the high of $95. Seventeen steers consigned by Bill VanDyke, Lucknow averaging 1302 lbs. sold for an average of $92.65 to the high of $94.90. Seventeen steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1370 lbs. sold for an average of $92.45 to the high of $94.85. Five steers consigned by Jack Giousher, Wingham averaging 1276 lbs. sold for an average of Staying on farm makes it easier continued from page 14 encourage them because of the dif­ ficult times facing farmers, despite the fact that it would mean a final chapter in the family history book. For the elder Works knowing they can remain at their home is what is important now. For Mrs. Work, who laughingly remembers as a young girl she swore she would never marry a farmer, the attachment to country life has become very deep and she is just very happy that they can carry on with their lives in the same home. "The fact that we can still stay in our home makes the final break easier," she said. $91.70 to the high of $94. Fourteen steers consigned by Alton O'Neil, Lucan averaging 1456 lbs. sold for an average of $89.65 to the high of $94. Four steers consigned by Paul Aldwinkle, Varna averaging 1175 lbs. sold for an average of $92.65 to the high of $93.25. Thirty-nine steers consigned by Elmer Smeltzer, Ripley averaging 1374 lbs. sold for an average of $89.95 to me high of $92.50. Twelve steers consigned by Jack Shiell, Wingham averaging 1377 lbs. sold for an average of $90.45 to the high of $92.75. There were 244 heifers on offer selling from $69.75 to $94.50 to the high of $96.75. Two heifers consigned by Gordon Daer, Auburn averaging 1155 lbs. sold for an average of $92.85 to the high of $96.75. Four heifers consigned by Vern Steinacker, Stratford averaging 1020 lbs. sold for an average of $90.45 to the high of $94.50. Twelve heifers consigned by Jim Nichols, Mitchell averaging 1142 lbs. sold for an average of $88.60 to the high of $93. Five heifers consigned by Irvin Scherbarth, Monkton averaging 1224 lbs. sold for an average of $89.50 to the high of $92.10. Six heifers consigned by Lloyd Weppler, Ayton averaging 1247 lbs. sold for an average of $87.85 to the high of $92. Eleven heifers consigned by Lloyd and John Schill, Wallenstein averaging 1243 lbs. sold for an average of $89.35 to the high of $91.25. There were 272 cows on offer selling from $51.75 to $63.25 to the high of $68.50. One cow consigned by Roy Dolmage, Londesboro, weighing 1490 lbs. sold for $68.50. Four cows consigned by John and Arnold VanMiltenberg, Seaforth averaging 1130 lbs. sold for an average of $53.65 to the high of $67.25. Two cows consigned by Adrian Sinki, Monkton averaging 1215 lbs. sold for an average of $64.60 to the high of $66.75. There were 166 veal on offer selling from $69.50 to $86.50 to me high of $101. Four veal consigned by Larry Wideman, Listowel averaging 573 lbs. sold for an average of $83.30 to the high of $101. Four veal consigned by Pioneer Creek Farms Ltd., Ay ton averaging 603 lbs. sold for an average of $82.25 to the high of $96.50. Eight veal consigned by Robt. Haelzle, Teeswater averaging 629 lbs. sold for an average of $84 to the high of $96. There were 166 pigs on offer with 60 paper pigs. Thirty to 40 lb. pigs sold to a high of 85 cents per lb.; 50 to 60 lbs., to a high of 70 cents per lb.; and 60 to 70 lbs. to a high of 67.5 cents per lb. F arm Ministry sets guides for compost quality continued from page 7 of $25,000 has been budgetted for monitoring the first year of opera­ tion, he said. Mr. Lee added that only if the cornpost meets the Ministry's crite­ ria can it leave the site, otherwise it becomes garbage and remains at the site. "Ontario has the most stringent standards of anywhere right now, so much so that if you were to test for many contaminants in your own soil it may be too high to meet these standards," he said. Should the processing plant work as effectively as it is hoped there is the potential likelihood that they could be established at central sites throughout the province. LH expects to have two other compost facilities, principally for municipal waste, going in other areas by the end of the year. The project has been no small coup for LH, a fact of which Mr. Lee is only too well aware."The biggest problem facing this type of supplier is to be credible; everyone has a trail of semi-successes or fail­ ures. It's easy to get the word out on a project like this because the community base of experts is quite small." To dale he has received inquiries from New Zealand, Aus­ tralia Greece, Japan, England and Poland. To protect their interests patents have been registered on two differ­ ent things on the Hensall processor. As this is a novice project for LH and so much rides on its success, Mr. Lee has asked to be the on-site operator for three-years. Being in on something so new has been an interesting experience. "There have been moments of exhilaration - and fear," he said. "On the one hand, to be part of such an exciting project is great, butwhen something is so new, there is always the question of what may possibly go wrong or what may have been overlooked. 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