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The Citizen, 2004-06-03, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2004. PAGE 11 Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Veal trades on steady market Thursday Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending May 28 was 1.948 head of cattle, 806 lambs and goats. On Tuesday the fed steers and heifers sold at prices $2 lower. Fancy and double-muscle steers and heifers sold $85 to $90 with sales up to $94.75. Choice steers and heifers sold $78 to $82 and second-cut steers and heifers sold $74 to $78. The cows sold under pressure. On Thursday the veal traded on a steady market while the lambs sold on a stronger trade. On Friday all weights and classes of stockers sold on a steady market. There were 185 steers on offer. David Bowles, Brussels, consigned By Elyse DeBruyn Citizen staff During the Morris-Turnberry reg- ular council meeting on May 25, deputy-reeve Bill Thompson declared a pecuniary interest and left At the regular May 25 Morris- Turnberry meeting, councillors for- warded a few comments to Huron County council regarding the 911 draft policy manual. They agreed that property owners cannot go directly to the county for 911 signs, they must contact the Morris-Turnberry municipality first. They also agreed that signs can be produced at local shops and, not restricted to the county. *** Councillor Jim Nelemans made a motion to nominate the Belmore Chamber of Commerce board for the Outstanding Voluntarism and/or Partnership in the Voluntary Sector award in the sixth annual Awards of Rural Excellence. Council agreed. *** A copy of the letter about the Morris landfill site was sent to the Ministry of Environment in regards to an update of the joint-municipali- ty agreement which exists between the amalgamated Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and the adjacent Municipality of Huron East for the inclusion of the Brussels Ward into the Morris landfill site's service area. Jim Nelemans will attend the Road Watch conference. *** Council authorized the interview process for the hiring of a summer student at the Morris-Turnberry municipal office, using the same for- mat as last year. Nancy Michie, clerk-treasurer asked council if she and one other office worker, would be able to rate the applications and interview the three or five best applicants then make recommendations to council. Michie wondered if one student would be enough for delivering blue boxes or if council should look into hiring a second student Tor that pur- pose only. two limousin steers averaging 1,475 lbs. which sold for $94.75. His over- all offering of three steers averaged 1,493 lbs. selling for an average price of $92.11. Sixteen steers con- signed by Tobias Brubacher, Elmira, averaged 1,329 lbs. selling for an average price of $86.95 with his top two limousin steers averaging 1.418 lbs. selling for $93.75. Merkley Farms. Wroxeter. consigned five limousin steers averaging 1,346 lbs. which sold for $93.75. One red steer consigned by John Martin, Lucknow, weighed 1,490 lbs. selling for $83.75. Andy Vander Veen, Blyth, consigned five simmental steers averaging 1,476 lbs. 'which sold for an average price of $81.56 the council table. Thompson then made a presenta- tion to council pertaining to Lot 19 Conc. 8 of his Tumberry Ward prop- erty on Salem Road with respect to a consent application for a surplus dwelling. She said there are quite a few items for one student to do, but she was unsure if there was enough for two students. Council agreed to let Michie inter- view the students then bring the report back to council before they committed to anything. *** with sales to $84.25. One simmental steer consigned by Joel Martin, Paisley, weighed 1,415 lbs. selling_ for $85. His overall offering of ten steers averaged 1,361 lbs. selling for an average price of $81.32. Robt. McLachlan, Alvinston, consigned two black steers averaging 1,470 lbs. which sold for $82.25. His overall offering of three steers averaged 1,497 lbs. selling for an average price of $81.05. Two steers consigned by Tom and Ernie Lobb, Clinton, aver- aged 1,488 lbs. selling for an aver- age price o $79.76 with their top black steer weighing 1,470 lbs. sell- ing for $81.75. Lorne Peat, Bright, consigned seven charolais steers He said the "house is a liability from the heating costs and the insur- ance, but no one is in it." He said he was applying (to coun- ty council) for a severance of the 800 feet by 300 feet property, which was last severed between 1968-69. Information was presented to council, outlining the blue box pro- gram grant of $3,162 for February to June 2.004. *** Council deferred the well inspec- tion and maintenance plan for the Belgrave wells until the next meet- ing. averaging 1,473 lbs. which sold for and D2 cows sold $25 to $35 with an average price of $79.20 with sales sales to $39; D3, $20 to $25; D4, up to $83.25. $10 to $15; Shell Cows, $5ito $10. There were 76 heifers on offer. There were eight bulls on offer David Bowles, Brussels, consigned selling from $17 to $34 with sales to one limousin weighing 1,390 lbs. $40. which sold for $91.75. Seven limou- There were 229 head of veal on sin heifer consigned by Merkley offer. Good I Iolstein sold $65 to $80 Farms, Wroxeter, averaged 1,279 with sales to $69.50; Medium lbs. selling for $89.25. Murray Holstein, $50 to $60; Plain Holstein, Taylor, Hensall, consigned two lim- $25 to $40. ousin heifers averaging 1,260 lbs. One blonde veal heifer consigned which sold for $88.25. Ten heifers by Mark and Paul Pennington. consigned by Craig Trelford, Mildmay, weighed 645 lbs. selling Dobbinton, averaged 1,359 lbs. sell- to Holly Park Meat Packers for ing for an average price of '$77 with $111. Carl DeGroot, Orton, con- his top limousin heifer weighing signed one blue veal steer weighing 1,285 lbs. selling for $85. 720 lbs. which sold to Holly Park There were 226 cows on offer. D Meat Packers for $108. One holstein veal steer consigned by Mark Pfeffer, Clifford, weighed 580 lbs. selling to Millgrove Meat Packers for $89.50. that under the current policies, the Minutes from the meeting stated 50 - 64 lbs., $99 to $139; 65 - 79 Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold to $110; lbs., $107 to $133; 80 - 94 lbs., $112 county questions the section con- to $137; 95 - 109 lbs., $69 to $108; cerning the lot on the date of the 110 lbs. and over, $90 to $109. County Official Plan for the other Sheep sold $40 to $50. dwelling previously severed. Goats sold $24 to $90. Councillor Neil Warwick said he Top quality stocker steers under thought it might be better if 400 lbs. sold $101 to $115; 400 - 499 Thompson were to go directly to the lbs., $86 to $106; 500 - 599 lbs., county council as he is a member of $96.50 to $120; 600 - 699 lbs., $82 the Morris-Turnberry council. to $103; 700 - 799 lbs., $71.50 to "If council can't see any problems $98.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $70 to $110; at this stage, I guess Bill goes 900 - 999 lbs., $71 to $79.50; 1,000 through with it," said mayor lbs. and over, $70 to $78. Dorothy Kelly. Top quality stocker heifers, under The majority of Morris-Turnberry 300 lbs., sold $70 to $100; 300 - 399 councillors had no other objections lbs., $100 to $117; 400 - 499 lbs., to the proposal and Thompson said $79 to $107; 500 - 599 lbs., $83 to he would take it to the county coun- $110; 600 - 699 lbs., $70 to $92; 700 cil. - 799 lbs., $70 to $86.50; 800 - 899 Thompson returned to the council lbs.. $70 to $ 88.25; 900 lbs. and table after completing his presenta- over, $70 to $78.25. tion. • Licensed Septic Installations • Screened & Field Topsoil • Bark Mulch • Sand • Gravel • Fill • Backhoeing • Bulldozing • Excavating • Loading & Hauling John McKercher Give us a call Fax 887-8734 887-9061 Construction Ltd Cell Phone 357-6547 ti R.R. 2 Bluevale BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. 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