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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-07-15, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 15,1992.Livestock report Market very active-cows traded higher Living to tell about it Kevin Semple was one of the lucky ones. Twelve years ago he was a vcitim of a PTO accident. At the Huron County Farm and Home Safety media day near Seaforth Kevin explains how his accident happened. Some of the physical damage that resulted is visible on his left arm. Accidents happen It will never happen to me. This, according to Kevin Semple, formerly of Brussels, now of the Listowel area, is one of the most overstated phrases today and one that can be particularly dangerous when spoken by farmers. Mr. Semple was one of two farm accident victims to tell his story at the Huron County Farm and Home Saf ety media day on Thursday, July 9. The event, held at the home of Tom and Dianne Peckett, north of Seaforth, is held annually to pro­ mote safety in the agriculture industry. Mr. Semple was "a cocky 19- year-old" in 1980 when he found out how unpredictable things can be. October 4 was a cold misty day, 12 years ago, just damp enough Mr. Semple said, that he felt the need of something as a shelter from the water, so he threw on his leather coat over his new coveralls. As is often the case with farmers, Mr. Semple remembers being in a hurry, rushing around in the mud trying to get the silage in. After pulling the tractor up to the silo, he jumped off to see if any levelling was necessary, leaving the wagon running. He noticed that his loader was unhitched. "Instead of shutting off the PTO (power-take­ off), I reached across, which I have done 100 times before." This time, however, the leather coat caught on the shield and within seconds Mr. Semple was being dragged down into the PTO. Wedged between the drawbar and the PTO shaft Mr. Semple came around over the top. He tried vainly to reach the PTO to shut it off, but was unable to reach it. He decided that his only hope was to pull the drawbolt to give himself more room. By the time he had gone eight or nine times around the shaft, which revolves nine times a second, his leather coat was wrapped around his neck, his rub­ bers that he had wom over his work boots and his glasses were lying almost 20 feet away. "I wassure that I was going to die. My life did flash before my eyes," he said, adding that he blackcd-out when he went into full-flight. When his brother found him about 15 minutes later, he was on the opposite side of the shaft, his arms were bphind him, his shirt, continued on page 15 The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending July 10 were: fed cattle, 638; cows, 160; veal, 251; lambs and goals, 132; Stockers, 450; pigs, 344. The market at Brussels Livestock was very active with steers and heifers selling $1 to $2 higher. Cows traded $2 higher. There were 476 steers on offer selling from $78.25 to $94.50, to a top of $96.50. Fifty-four steers consigned by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood, averaging 1283 lbs. sold for an average of $92.01 with sales to $96.50 and were purchased by Star Brand Packers. Three steers consigned by Paul Aidwinkle, Varna, averaging 123 7 lbs. sold for $95. Fourteen steers consigned by Jack Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1375 lbs. sold for an average of $88.60 with sales to $92.25. Twenty-seven steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1359 lbs. sold for an average of $87.12 to the high of $91. Twenty-eight steers consigned by Schmidbrook Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1383 lbs. sold for an average of $88.65 with sales to $93.75. Fifty-eight steers consigned Many attend 4H Judging Competition MEG PENSTONE RURAL ORGANIZATION SPECIALIST FOR HURON COUNTY Approximately 120 4-Hers from across Huron County participated in the 1992 Judging Competition. Members judged nine classes and participated in one quiz. Classes included market lambs, hiking boots, draft horses, strawberries, erosion control mats, milking cows, milking goats, market swine and breeding beef. The purpose of a judging competition is to enhance members’ decision making and public speaking skills, as well as to increase agricultural knowledge. The top three placings in the Novice Division went to Richard Kinsman, Stuart Marshall and Katherine Larsen. In the Junior Division first place went to Melissa Wallace followed by Susan Bieman. Ryan Hallahan and Michael Kuntz tied for third place in he Junior category. Jamie Hallahan and Denise Black tied for the winning position in the Intermediate Division with Darlene Black and David McCowan following in the second and third place respectively. Debbie Rintoul captured the first place title in the Senior Division. Bryan Ramsey and Steve Rintoul tied for second place with Lyndon Johnston following closely in third position. The senior placings also stood as the top overall standings. In the team competition, the winning team consisted of Richard Kinsman, Kris McNaughton, Laurie Rodges and Jane de Boer. Congratulations to all the participants. Special thanks goes out to the organizing committee of Kelly Ryan, Diane Johnston, Sherry Alton, Jim Storey, Tom Hern, Florence Pullen and to all the other volunteers. Make your move. panncipacnon^ NOW 1000 NOW 18 50 ALL 30%off NOW 12 00 NOW 3250 ALL 30%off NOW 10 00 J/ won landscaping limited New Hours lucknow. ont. Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-3 nog2ho 529-7247 by Bill Hayden, Goderich, averaging 1408 lbs. sold for an average of $88.93 with sales to $93. Two steers consigned by Jim and Les Stephenson, Ethel, averaging 1260 lbs. sold for $91.30. Eight steers consigned by D. Porter, Goderich, averaging 1126 lbs. sold for $86.38, with sales to $90.75. Six steers consigned by Keith Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1238 lbs. sold for $89.56 with sales to $91.50. • Two steers consigned by Sunnivale Farms, Stayncr, averaging 1230 lbs. sold for $91.50. Six steers consigned by Lloyd Whitley, Creemore, averaging 1300 lbs. sold for an average of $89.56 to a high of $91.25. Seventeen steers consigned by Ken and Mary Blackler, St. Marys, averaging 1321 lbs. sold for $88.98 with sales to $91.75. Seven steers consigned by Bill and Blair Priddle, Badjeros, averaging 1256 lbs. sold for an average of $88.78 to a high of $91.50. Four steers consigned ' by Ken Grubb, Walkerton averaging 1150 lbs. sold for $89.40 to a high of $90. There were 153 heifers on offer selling from $78 to $91 with sales to $93.50. Eight heifers consigned by Ross Corbett, Exeter, averaging 1001 lbs. sold for an average of $91.25 with sales to $93.50 and were purchased by Witteveen Meats. Thirteen heifers consigned by Triple A. Beef Farms, Gorrie, averaging 1035 lbs. sold for an average of $91.23 with sales to $92.80. i A black heifer consigned by Dan j Hayden, Goderich weighing 1370 i lbs. sold for $92.75. A heifer \ consigned by Woodham Farms, Woodham, weighing 1100 lbs. sold . for $91.50. Five heifers consigned by Murray Smith, Dublin, averaging 1090 lbs. sold for an average of $90.84 with sales to $91.50. Nine heifers consigned by Gordon Daer, Clinton, averaging t 1026 lbs. sold for an average of | $86.26 to a high of $87.75. A | heifer consigned by Leanne Zehr, Spruce Trees 3 ft. & under Magnolias Fruit Trees Reg. *19.00 Silverleaf Dogwood Reg. *14.00 Greenmound Boxwood Reg *i6.oo ROSeS Reg. *8.75 Jacquemontii Birch Reg. *55.00 Whitespire Birch Clump Reg *35 00 now 1750 Golden Globe Cedar Reg. *21.00 Upright Gold Tip Cedar Reg. *37.00 Assorted Crabapples Forsythla Reg *19 00 Japanese Tree Lilac Reg *65.00 Assorted Willow Trees Frobel's Spirea Reg *14 00 Brussels, weighing 1010 lbs. sold for $88.25. There were 160 cows on offer selling from $53.50 to $64 to a high of $71.25. Four cows consigned by Bill Johnston, Flcshcrlon, averaging 1325 lbs. sold for an average of $66.39 with sales to $68.50. A cow consigned by Barry Spicer, Stayncr, weighing 1460 lbs. sold for $71.25. A cow consigned by Doug Clark, Goderich, weighing 1,000 lbs. sold for $70.50. There were 251 veal on offer selling from $68.50 to $84 with sales to $104. A veal calf consigned by Wayne Brown, Monkton, weighing 540 lbs. sold for $104. A veal calf consigned by Herman Vanmceleren, Tecswater, weighing 540 lbs. sold for $100. A veal calf consigned by Mahlon Schmidt, Newton, weighing 630 lbs. sold for $100. Three hundred and forty-four pigs sold as follows: 30 - 40 lbs., sold to a high of 59 cents per lb.; 40 - 50 lbs., to a high of 71.5 cents per lb; 50 - 60 lbs., to a high of 56.6 cents per lb.; 60 - 70 lbs., to a high of 60 cents per lb.; 70 - 80 lbs., to a high of 59.5 cents per lb.; and 80 - 90 lbs., to a high of 57 cents per lb. CHRYSLER tv All you have to do is drive one. 414 Huron Rd., Goderich. 524-7383 40%ott 30%otf NOW 14 00 NOW 9 00 NOW 8 00 NOW 6 00 now 2750