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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-01-10, Page 12MeNERCHER CONSTRUCTION LTD. H.R. 2 Bluevale • LICENSED SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS • SCREENED & FIELD TOPSOIL • BARK MULCH • SAND • GRAVEL • FILL • BACKHOEING • BULLDOZING • EXCAVATING • LOADING & HAULING Give us a call 887-9061 Fax 887-9999 BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd., UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m. Drop Calves, Pigs, Veal, Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers -I' P7 iftlintil.11. N't ' 1.1 f PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2001. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Light lambs range from $180 to $203 Total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 6 were 1,307 head of cattle and 298 lambs and goats. On Tuesday, fed steers and heifers sold $2 to $4 higher. Cows sold on a steady market. On Thursday, veal sold at sharply lower prices and the lambs sold on a strong active trade with new crop selling up to $210. On Friday, all classes and weights of stockers sold on a strong market. There were 331 steers on offer selling from $104 to $112 with sales to $122.75. One blue steer consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, weighing 1,455 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $122.75. Their overall offering of twelve steers averaged 1,467 lbs. sold for an average of $114.31. Perry Sereda, Crediton, consigned one black steer weighing 1,510 lbs. selling to Dominion Meats for $118. His overall offering of forty steers averaged 1,529 lbs. selling for an average of $112.55. Four black steers consigned by Ray Simpson, Glencoe, averaged 1,376 lbs. and sold to Moyer Packing Company for $113.85. Andrew Mitchell, Listowel, consigned two steers averaging- 1,338 lbs. selling for an average of $113.52 with sales to $114. Tom and Ernie Lobb, Clinton, consigned one red steer weighing 1,400 lbs. sold to Moyer Packing Company for $112.50. Their overall offering of six steers averaged 1,403 lbs. selling for an average of $110.70. Cunningham Farms, Lucan, consigned thirty-nine steers averaging 1,591 lbs. selling for an average of $110.53. Two To address concerns related to the health of our water resources, the Ontario Rural Council is hosting a public forum. The theme for this forum is "Water Quality in Rural Ontario ... Where do we stand?" The afternoon forum will take place on Monday, Jan. 29 from I to 4:30 p.m. at One Stone Road W. in Guelph. From watersheds and nutrient management, to health issues related to water-borne diseases, speakers will outline the provincial water situation. "This forum provides an opportunity to create linkages," says Wayne Caldwell, chair of the Ontario Rural Council, "we are bringing together people with different perspectives to discuss the issues and learn from each other. Participants will have the chance to understand better the status of Ontario's water." As stewards of water resources, rural residents will hear reasons for optimism and concern. Unresolved issues in ensuring good water quality Pork Producers hold annual meeting, Jan. 24 The Huron County Pork Producers will be hosting their 52nd annual meeting, Jan. 24. The meeting, held at the Varna Community Centre, will begin at 4 p.m. limousin steers averaging 1,558 lbs. sold to St. Helens Meat Packers Ltd. for $115. Four steers consigned by Terry McCarthy, Dublin, averaged 1,510 lbs. selling for an average of $110.01 with sales to $113.75. John Van Nynatten, Mitchell, consigned eight steers averaging 1,383 lbs. selling for an average of $109.74 with sales to $113. Neil Thonipson, Atwood, consigned nine steers averaging 1,461 lbs. selling for an average of $108.07 with two red steers averaging 1,393 lbs. selling for $111.50. Forty steers consigned by Fred Smith, Brussels, averaging 1,443 lbs. sold for an average of $197.59 with sales to $112.25. There were 162 heifers on offer selling from $104 to $112 with sales to $118. Hugh Love, Atwood, consigned two blonde heifers averaging 1,250 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $118. His overall offering of thirteen heifers averaged 1,277 lbs, selling for an average of $113.21. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,340 lbs. sold for an average of $111.48 with one blonde heifer weighing 1,360 lbs. selling for Ryding Regency for $115. Russell Simpson, Glencoe, consigned two black heifers averaging 1,210 lbs. selling , for $112.50. Seven heifers consigned by Herman Van Der Borgh, Listowel, averaging 1,415 lbs. sold for an average of $112.23 with sales to $112.75. Four black heifers in this province will also be identified. A panel of speakers will present the current water situation from four perspectives. Lorrie Minshall of the Grand River Conservation Authority will explore watersheds as fundamental systems for surface and groundwater; Dr. Doug Joy, from the Ontario Rural Waste-Water Centre will address the treatment and supply of Ontario's water; the Ontario Environmental Coalition's Paul Verkley will outline runoff and nutrient management issues as they relate to agriculture and -water quality; and Dr. Michael Clarke, a microbiologist at the University of Western Ontario, will examine health issues related to water-borne disease. Members of the public, municipal' and provincial representatives, and groups or individuals interested in learning more about the current consigned by Louie Van Hooydonk, Alvinston, averaged 1,208 lbs. sold to Moyer Packing Company 'for $111.25. His overall offering of five heifers averaged 1,217 lbs. selling for an average of $110.89. Rob Gardiner, Staffa, consigned ten heifers averaging 1,330 lbs. sold for an average of $109.69 with sales to $112.25. Five heifers consigned by Ross Balfour, Dublin, averaging 1,263 lbs. sold for an average of $108.59 with sales to $112. Terry Murray, Clifford, consigned ten heifers averaging 1,245 lbs. selling for an average of $108.03 with sales to $109.75. Two limousin heifers consigned by Karl Terpstra, Mitchell, averaged 1,260 lbs. sold for $112.75. His overall offering of sixteen heifers averaged 1,318 lbs. selling for an average of $105.42. Kalvin Fischer, Bluevale, consigned five heifers averaging 1,302 lbs. selling for an average of $104.29 with sales to $110.50. There were 230 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $60 to $65 .with sales to $75; D3, $55 to $60; D4, $45 to $55. One red cow consigned by Jeff Klaver, Dublin, weighing 1,110 lbs. selling for $76. Groenberg Farms, Lucknow, consigned one holstein cow weighing 1,435 lbs. selling for $72.50. Ross McCormick, Inwood, consigned one red cow weighing 1,125 lbs. selling for $69. There were nine bulls on offer selling from $64 to $75 with sales to $94.50. Donald R. Scott, Holyrood, consigned one limousin bull status of water in Ontario are encouraged to attend this forum. "Water is crucial to everyone," said Caldwell. "From primary producers and consumers, to tourists and cottagers, people want to ensure the quality of Ontario's water." The Ontario Rural Council brings together over 35 organizations, private corporations and government representatives who shale a commitment to building strong rural organizations and communities. The council provides a unique and important opportunity for multi- sector co-operation within the rural community. Members identify issues, and collaborate to develop innovative solutions and strengthen rural voices. Participants must pre-register for this forum by contacting the Ontario Rural Council at 519-826-4128. A registration fee of $20 is payable at the door. weighing 1,955 lbs. selling for $75. One charolais bull consigned by Bruce Hahn, Monkton, weighed 1,385 lbs. sold for $73.50. There were 139 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $100 to $143.50; Holstein, $80 to $95.50; Plain Holstein, $70 to $80. Richard Horst, Listowel, consigned one blonde veal steer weighing 655 lbs. selling for $143.50. One limousin veal steer consigned by John Martin, Lucknow, weighed 690 lbs. and sold for $118.50. Darryl Steckle, Zurich, consigned one RWF veal steer weighing 770 lbs, which sold for $98. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $180 to $203; 65 - 79 lbs., $190 to $210; 80 - 94 lbs. sold to $182; 95 - 109 lbs., , The three Huron County commodity groups will be holding the first combined annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 17. This meeting will take place in the Goderich Township Hall starting at 8:30 a.m. All three organizations will elect their representatives for their provincial organizations, review their financial statements for 2000 and receive the current directors reports. The guest speaker will be Marty Huzevka, Grain and Oil Seed Marketing Manager of Hensall District Co-op. His topic will be "Managing and Marketing Identity With the push on by the provincial government to promote Ontario as a four:•season tourist area, new legislation has been implemented to ensure safety and sustainability of the province's thousands of kilometres of snowmobile trails. The act to promote snowmobile trail sustainability and enhance safety and enforcement deals with not only the safety of those riding the trails, but the act also meets the needs of tourist operators and snowmobile clubs. The enforcement section of the bill allows for fines to be levied against riders with a suspended licence, inappropriate insurance or lack of a - permit or registration. $138 - 146; 110 lbs. and over, $115 to $130. Goats sold $30 to $115. Sheep sold $52 to $84. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $131 to $165; 400 - 499 lbs., $130 to $157.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $131 to $160; 600 - 699 lbs., $123 to $143; 700 - 799 lbs., $111 to $125; 800 - 899 lbs., $106 to $124; 900 - 999 lbs., $90 to $122.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $89.50 to $109. Heifers, under 300 lbs., sold to $75; 300 - 399 lbs., $96 to $134; 400 - 499 lbs., $123 to $147; 500 - 599 lbs., $125 to $144; 600 - 699 lbs., $114.50 to $133; 700 - 799 lbs., $99.50 to $129.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $94.50 to $115; 900 lbs. and over, $77 to $115. Preserved Crops." There will be an opportunity for resolutions to be brought forward for each of the provincial annual meetings of each commodity group. This is grassroot input into the direction for the organizations. Lunch will be provided free of charge by the three commodity groups. For more information contact Evert Ridder, chair Huron County Corn Producers, 519-482-5033; Bob Hallam, chair Huron County Soybean Producers, • 519-529-7345; Peter Heinrich, chair, Huron County Wheat Producers, 519-523-4461. Police will be able to stop snowmobiles in the course of their duties. Snowmobilers must wear their helmets both on and off the trails and highways and must meet motorcycle standards. All sleds must have at least one working headlight, to be used at all times. There must be reflective material on all trailers or devices towed by snowmobiles. The legislation reinforces the current user-pay system which requiring all riders on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club trails to have permits. Traditional and business users may be eligible for special exemptions. Rural Council hosts water forum Commodity groups to hold joint meeting Snowmobiling regulated