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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-03-21, Page 17THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019. PAGE 17. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Right-weight veal sells on active trade 43269 Amberley Rd. RR #2 Wroxeter Ph. 519-335-6813 Fax 519-335-4352 Jeff’s Cell 519-291-7777 Receiving Elevator for www.hurontractor.com BLYTH 519-523-4244 Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 15 were 2,230 cattle and 613 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on an active market at prices $3 to $5 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $146 to $150 with sales to $152. Second cut steers and heifers sold $135 to $145. Beef cows sold actively at prices $5 to $10 higher. Holstein cows sold actively at prices $3 to $5 higher. On Thursday right weight veal sold actively at steady prices with heavier calves selling $5 higher. Lambs sold steady to higher. Sheep sold steady and goats sold on a good active trade. On Friday choice calves and yearlings sold steady. Second- cut type cattle sold on an easier market. Noah and Neil Weppler of Ayton, consigned nine head that averaged 1,476 lbs. and sold for an average price of $137.65. One charolais heifer weighed 1,520 lbs. and sold for $145. Michael Schmidt of Mildmay, consigned six head that averaged 1,357 lbs. and sold for an average price of $134.88. One red heifer weighed 1,455 lbs. and sold for $138. K/C McAlpine Farms of Ailsa Craig, consigned nine steers that averaged 1,594 lbs. and sold for an average price of $147.34. Two limousin steers averaged 1,520 lbs. and sold for an average price of $150. Terry Murray of Clifford, consigned nine head that averaged 1,496 lbs. and sold for an average price of $138.61. One roan steer weighed 1,755 lbs. and sold for $145. There were 330 cows on offer. Beef sold $75 to $89 with a high of $101; D1 and D2, $65 to $75; D3, $50 to $60. Dave Gibson of Ripley, consigned one black cow that weighed 1,370 lbs. and sold for $101. There were 14 bulls selling $83.50 to $134. Joe Cooper of Great Village, Nova Scotia, consigned one black bull that weighed 1,695 lbs. and sold for $134. There were 250 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $130 to $145 with sales to $165; good holsteins, $97 to $105; Sl heavy holsteins, $75 to $85; heavy holsteins, $75 to $85; medium holsteins, $85 to $95. Paul Pennington of Mildmay, consigned one blue heifer that weighed 735 lbs. and sold for $135. Scott Farquhar of Goderich, consigned three steers that averaged 783 lbs. and sold for an average price of $127.72. One limousin steer weighed 780 lbs. and sold for $135. Steven McNichol of Blyth, consigned five holstein steers that averaged 662 lbs. and sold for an average price of $100.43. One holstein steer weighed 680 lbs. and sold for $105. Lambs 50 -64 lbs. sold $401 to $410; 65 - 79 lbs., $356 to $419; 80 - 94 lbs, $335 to $340; 95 - 109 lbs., $253 to $290; 110 lbs. and over, $210 to $250. Sheep sold $120 to $190. Goats: billies sold $150 to $300; nannies, $100 to $170; kids: meat, $295 to $450 / lb.; dairy, $285 to $445 / lb. Kent VanEwyk of Courtright, consigned 19 lambs that averaged 67 lbs. and sold for an average price of $383.33. Seven lambs averaged 68 lbs. and sold for an average price of $419. Darrin Durand of Hensall, consigned five goats that averaged 56 lbs. and sold for an average price of $442.85. Four goats averaged 58 lbs. and sold for an average price of $450. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $180 to $230; 400 - 499 lbs, $202 to $234; 500 - 599 lbs., $192 to $232; 600 - 699 lbs., $190 to $208; 700 - 799 lbs., $180 to $196; 800 - 899 lbs., $173 to $195; 900 - 999 lbs., $155 to $178; 1,000 lbs. and over, $167 to $180. Top quality stocker heifers 400 - 499 lbs. sold $140 to $170; 500 - 599 lbs., $160 to $187; 600 - 699 lbs., $154 to $169; 700 - 799 lbs., $162 to $187; 800 - 899 lbs., $144 to $172; 900 lbs. and over, $138 to $170. Stewart Farms of Douglas, consigned 106 steers and 44 heifers. Eighteen gold heifers averaged 836 lbs. and sold for $172.25 and nine gold steers averaged 801 lbs. and sold for $185. Allan Aitchison of New Liskeard, consigned 24 steers and 28 heifers. Eleven charolais heifers averaged 723 lbs. and sold for $177.50. Eleven red steers averaged 760 lbs. and sold for $192.25. Joedy Aitchison of New Liskeard, consigned 18 steers and 12 heifers. Fourteen gold heifers averaged 792 lbs. and sold for $176.50. Nine charolais steers averaged 831 lbs. and sold for $190.25. 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. 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 SALESCounty council approves stop sign in Ethel Huron County Council has authorized the installation of a stop sign at the southern approach of County Road 19 in Ethel, aiming to alleviate safety concerns that have been present for years. Huron County Engineer and Director of Operations Steven Lund addressed the issue at council’s final meeting of February, saying he had reviewed the issue and felt a stop sign was warranted. Council first raised the issue at its Jan. 16 meeting, asking staff to prepare a report on the intersection, which has stops on Brandon Road at both the eastern and western approaches, but not at the southern approach on County Road 19. In his report, Lund said that the placement of a stop sign at the southern approach to a “T” intersection like the one in Ethel would be common. He said that the vehicle volume at the southern approach of 51 vehicles per hour is well below the 500 vehicles per hour needed to justify an all-way stop. He also said there were very few reports of reducible accidents at the intersection, but that in terms of the intersection’s sightlines, he would recommend a stop sign. “Although there is a stop sign on the western approach, should a vehicle not stop along with the reduced sightline looking west from the southern approach, this would increase the risk of an accident. On this basis, staff would support the addition of a stop sign on the southern approach,” Lund said in his report. Council approved Lund’s recommendation, authorizing the installation of a new stop sign at the intersection. *** At its Feb. 20 meeting, council approved the tender of Cubex Limited of Brantford for a new mechanical street sweeper for $326,921.80. Public Works Manager Mike Hausser presented a report to council that day, saying that prior to 2015, the Public Works Department owned and operated a street- sweeping machine as part of its routine spring operations. The department would clean urban intersections, bridge curbs, gutters and joints to remove a build-up of sand from the winter. However, at the end of 2015, the county’s unit reached the end of its useful life and was decommissioned. Replacement of the machine was deferred and the services were tendered out. Hausser, however, said that the county received very limited bid results (two in 2016 and one in 2017 and 2018). In addition, Hausser added that in those three years the work in the county was “significantly below” acceptable levels. The county received six tenders and council opted to go with Cubex Limited. Though not the lowest bid, it scored highest on the county’s matrix, which takes four components into account: the type of products and features offered and compliance to proposal requirement; ease of equipment operation, user features and historical performance of products offered, availability of product; value-added features and options included and the total cost to the county including applicable taxes, offers and warranties. Cubex Limited scored a total of 89.5 points in the county matrix, which was ahead of Joe Johnson – Elgin Eagle, the second-highest scorer, with 78.1 points. *** Council went against the recommendation of Public Works Manager Mike Hausser regarding the purchase of three four-wheel pick-up trucks, opting instead to go with a slightly-higher, but local bid from Leslie Motors. Hausser recommended that council accept the low bid from Oxford Dodge in London for $102,683.98 for the three trucks. However, Morris-Turnberry Mayor Jamie Heffer suggested that, for less than $1,000 more, the county could buy the trucks from a local business, Leslie Motors in Wingham. Council agreed with Heffer, defeating Hausser’s recommen- dation and instead voting to buy the trucks from Leslie Motors for $103,300.65. Councillors then discussed potentially building a “buy local” clause into its tendering process that would allow for council to make exceptions for local vendors if they’re within a certain percentage or dollar figure of the lowest bidder outside of the county. Staff was directed to prepare a report for council to that effect and present it at a future meeting. *** Council authorized the purchase of four half-ton pick-up trucks from Huron Motor Products in Exeter for a total cost of $122,547.53. The county received seven total bids ranging from the Huron Motor Products bid of $122,547.53 up to the highest bid of $151,019.98. *** Council passed a motion naming Chief Administrative Officer Meighan Wark the acting deputy- treasurer for a period of between six and eight weeks. County Deputy-Treasurer Veronica Stevenson will be taking a leave of absence for between six and eight weeks and the county’s contingency plan dictates that the county must appoint a replacement during that time. Council approved the recommendation of Clerk Susan Cronin and appointed Wark to the position on a temporary basis. By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Keep up with the latest agri-businesses and the best of rural living! 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