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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1998-05-06, Page 29Brussels Livestock Sales BRUSSELS - Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending May 1, 1998 Fed Canle: 609 Cows:227 Veal and Bob Calves:425 Lambs and Goats: 278 Stockers: 2217 • Top end of the fed canle sold $1.00 higher with second cut selling steady. Cows sold steady. Vpal and lambs both traded on a steady market. MI classes of stockers sold on a steady trade. There were 393 stars on offer sellingfrom 90.00. to 96.00 to the high of 102.50. • Twelve steers consigned by ken and oanne Blacker. St. Marys averaging 1412 Ibi. sold for an average of 93.69 with sales to 102.50. Nineteen steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging,1357 lbs.. sold for an average of 94.26 with sales to 101-50. Fifteen steers consigned by Gordon Brooks, Lucknow averaging 1331 lbs. sold for an -av- erage of 94.69 with sales to 100.75. Twelve steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesborough averaging 1328 lbs. sold for an average of 96.65 with sales to 100.50. Twenty steers consigned by Jack Culben, Dungannon averaging 1410 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 93.69 with sales to 99.50. Fifty-seven steers consigned by Earl Foster, Si Marys averaging 1423 lbs. sold for an average of 94.77 with sales to 99.00.• Fourteen steers consigned by Bill Mainland, Arthur averaging 1542 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 88.15 with sales to 97.25. • Ten steers consigned by Ron Tultock, Meaford averaging 1425 lbs. sold for an average of 88.70 with sales to 96.00. Twenty-four steers consigned by Bruce Robinson; Freetton averaging 1470 lbs. sold for an average of 89.39 with sales to 95.25. Nine steers consigned by Prospect Feed Lots Ltd., Wyoming averaging 1404 lbs. sold for an average of 93.64 with sales to 95.00. There were 194 heifers on offer selling from 90.00 to 96.00 to the high of 101.25. Six heifers consigned by Paul Gowing, Bluevale averaging 1184 lbs. sold for an average of 100.03 with sales to 101.25. Eleven heifers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale averaging 1240 lbs. sold for an aver- age 0( 96.76 with sales to_101.00. Nine heifers consigned by P ,niton, Hensall averaging 1126 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 91.54 'with sales to if One heifer consigned 1' Seaforth weighing 1205 lbs. sold for 99.50. Seven heifers consig, 11 Hoover Jr., Wroxeter averaging 1058 lbs. sold for an average of 91.24. with .,,,.. • Five heifers consigned by Allan Thornton. Gorrie averaging 1148 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 92.01 with sales to 93.75. Four heifers consigned by Dale Weppler, Ayton averaging 1338 lbs. sold for 93.70. Three heifers consigned by Charles Ready, St. Marys averaging 1228 lbs, sold for•93.00. Seventeen heifers consigned by Frank Roney, Staffa averaging 1290 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 90.20 with sales to 92.85.. There were 227 cows on offer selling from 40.00 to 57.00 to the high of 70.00. - One limo cow consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg weighing 1665 lbs. sold for 70.00. Three cows consigned by Dawn Coe, Shelburne averaging 1370 lbs. sold for an average of 63.93 with sales to 68.50. Three cows consigned by Groenberg Farms, Lucknow averaging 1250 Ihs. sold foran average of 59.41 with sales to 65.00. There were 18 bulls on offer.selling from 60.50 to 65.00 to the high of'77.00. One char bull cdhsigned by Woodham Farms, Woodham weighing 1795 lbs. sold for 77.00. • • . One blonde bull consigned by Schultz Bros., Blyth weighing•2085 lbs. sold for 76.50. There were 278 veal on offer selling from: beef - 80.00 to 124.00; hol - 65.00 to 80.00; Plain hol = 55.00 to 65.00. Four veal consigned by John, M. Martin. Holyrood averaging 699 lbs. sold for an average of 109.71 with a blue heifer weighing 690 lbs. selling for 124.00 to Holly Park Meat Pack- ers. Eleven veal consigned by Henry Bos, Blyth averaging 706 lbs. sold for an average of 86.21 with sales to 111.50. . ' Two veal consigned by George Duchanne. Dashwood averaging 708 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 95.31 with sales to 111.00. ' Lambs: Under 50 lbs. 50 to 80 lbs. . 80-95 lbs. 95 to 110 lbs. Sheep: 1 Goats: • • Steers: Under 400 lbs. 400-499 lbs. 50Q-599 lbs. , 600-699 lbs. 700-799 lbs. 800-899 ibs- • 900 lbs. and over Heifers:300-399 lbs. 400-499 lbs. 500-599 lbs. b00-699 lbs. 7,007799 lbs. 800.899 lbs. 900 lbs. and over' Plain stockers: 45.00 to 60.00 175.00 to 190.00 170.00 to 200.00 165.00 to 177.50. 130.00 to 162.50 25.00 to 110.00- 532.00 to $127.50 per head Pt 116.00 to J 26.00 - 106.00to 129:00 103.00 to • 129.00 99.00,to 123.50 '93.50 to 118.50 95.00 to 107.50 87.75 to 108.00 89.00 to 120.50 • 93.50 to 121.50' 90.00 to 120.50 96.00to 117.50 85.50 to 108.50 88.50 to 106.50 83.50 to 100.75. Denfield Livestock Sales The market at Denfield on April 28 traded on a very strong demand on all classes of fed cattle with buy- ers very keen on the fancy well fed cattle. Cows,sold actively at steady prices. Veal steady, stockers strong. Luke Mom'mersteeg, Grand Bend sold 16 heifers, average weight 1232 lbs.. average price 99.96, sales to 103.50 purchased by MCI, Don Eedy and Mark Van- derplobg, Denfield sold 21 heifers, average weight 1273 lbs., average price 97.90, sales to 105.50, pur- chased by Dendekker Meats and 1.04 purchased by' Norwich Packers. Mike Hartman, Dashwood sold '11 heifers. average weight 1156 lbs.. average price 98.00. Ray McPhail, Kerwood sold 11 heifers, average weight 1318,Ibs., average price 92.45. Jim SFott, Lucan sold 10 heifers. ayerage weight .1124 lbs.. average price 95.02. Bill Duff, Croton sold 11 steers. average weight 1390 lbs., average price -98.68, sales to 1.05 purchased by MCI. . Larry Beck, Chtatham sold 6 steers. average weight 1395 lbs.. av- erage price 94.04. • Gord Hardy, Lucan Sold 12 steers. average weight 1325 lbs.. average puce 94.04. Ed McCann, Parkhill sold 27 heavy steers. average weight 1587, average price 92.54, with a high sale at 105.50 for a steer 1455 lbs., pur- chased by MCI. Choice steers: 94.00-100.00, sales to 103.50 Good steers: 88.00-94.00; Plain steers: 80.00-87.00; Choice exotic cross heifers: 94.00-100.00, sales to 105.50; Good heifers: 88.00.44.00; Com. - mon and medium heifers: 80.00- 86.00; Heifer cows: 65.00-80.00; Good cows: 54.00-60.00, sales to 66.00; Canners and cutters: 45.00- 53.00; Shells: 35.00-44.00;Bulls: 60.00-74.00; Direct to packer cows over 600 lbs.: 108.00; Direct to packer bulls: 110.00; Good veal: 80.00-90.00; Plain veal: 65.00-80.00; Good Holstein bull calves: 9000-165.00; Pigs: 50.75 lbs. 75.00-85.00; Sows: 30.00-36.00; Boars: 25.00- 30.00. k%% %%tett 4H Calf Club Members Ages: 10 - 21 U of January 1, 1908 First meeting: Mon. May 25 Call: Bevan 235-1036, or Tom 229-6501 for further detalls. FARM 1JPDA TF Project brings community together 1 inu's Advocate, May 1,, I','11t t'Uyr The McKenzie -Moore Creek will be restored over the next three years . By Kate Monk T-4 Reporter BRUCEFIELD - A small creek in southern Huron County is the focal point for a unique partnership. Five landowners, the Bayfield Anglers Association, Huron Cen- tennial Public School, Clinton Boy Scouts, Huron Stewardship Coun- cil, Stanley and Tuckersmith Town- ships, Ausable-Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources are banding to- gether to _restore the McKenzie - Moore Creek. The creek, a tributary of the Bay- field River, is one of the few Cold- waterstreams remaining in the county. The restoration efforts will provide a complete food chain, clean water and shelter needed for a healthy fish population. The grade 3 and 7 students at Hu- ron Centennial School kickedoff thc three-year project last Wednes- day when they planted trees along the south side of the creek. The tree -shaded water will have a lower temperature and be better for fish. Landowners John Klaver and Don Brodie allowed access to the students and are leaving a buffer strip between their crops and the creek for the trees to grow. Klaver said he has planted trees Cultivating a harvest trail on Ontario's west coast HURON COUNTY - Imagine you're a visitor entering Huron County and are immediately bewitched with the beautiful farmland vistas. The bountiful'crops in the fields make you wonder where you might purchase some of the local fare or perhaps tour a farm. Before you have to ponder this too deeply,. ahead of you is a sign that reads "Huron Harvest Trail" emblazoned with an agricultural symbol. As this sign presents itself again and again you realize you are on a route that takes you through Huron County. it directs you to farm gate markets and .farm tours as well as to res.tau- rants that feature Huron delicacies on their menus and retail stores that showcase Huron food products. Time to stop daydreaming! The Huron Tourism Association and its . partners in 'Explore Ontario's West Coast' are already in the process of developing. the Huron Harvest Trail to meet a growing demand for agri tourism experiences. This self -guided 'route through Huron will showcase all participating farm•gate operators, shops, restaurants and inns. "If Huron County's bread and butter is agriculture, then the Huron Harvest Trail and agri-tourism can be the strawberry jam," insists Cass Bayley, Project Manager of, 'Explore Ontario's West Coast'. "Anyone familiar with the Niagara Wine route will know how popular it is. The Huron Harvest Trail idea is in the same vein. Visitors want to get the full flavor - from field to table. Huron County has an incredible variety of food products and agricultural enterprises. In addition to the most pro- ductive farmland in Canada, Huron has excellent restaurants, country inns, resorts, quaint villages, superb shopping and 60 miles of golden coastline. This is an'unbeatable product to offer tourists from near and far, Bayley said. . Mass printed Huron Harvest Trail maps will be distributed -to Ontario I Tourism outlets, visitor inquiries and circulated locally. The trail will be promoted via advertising and public relations to regional and provincial media. If your fann or business would like to sign up to be part of this route please call prior to May 31. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting project that will put you on the map! Explore Ontario's West Coast, Project Manager, Cass Bayley, 263-5050, fax: 263-2936. , I TIMING IS EVERYTIIING. TAKE ADVANTAGEF 0 IT. tiro, sense o.f ghat' timing couldn't be Better. so take ndvantnge of it at your White dealer.,, today. For n limited time only you can choose frsnn two "easy to own" finance plans. Iluy now and pay 1.996 u.a.e. Or, with no money ',invn... riot even the taxes, pay no interest and make no payments 'to October 1998. • along his fen- ccrows on his farms and sees the project as a good way to help the creek. • Bill McGre- gor of the .Bay- field . Anglers Association said the landowners initiated the project by ap- proaching the MNR to see how they could improve the creek for wildlife. From' there the other partners came on hoard t� restore the six - mile stretch of creek. This year, the .group will -work from Highway 4 west. ' "I've been astounded 'with the cooperation of the landowners;" McGregor commented, adding the business community is also contrib- • uting financially or donating prod- ucts. • The creation of fish habitat will also enhance the . drainage ca- pabilities of thc McKenzie -Moore. Placing large rocks in the creek bed and constructing fish habitat struc- tures with channel the flow. . The faster moving water will pre- vdnt silt from depositing on the c ek bed and reduce the need for c pensive draih clean outs. The cr ek'already has• a gravel bottom i w ich will be •uncovered,.when the •w ter scours away the silt. The 'faster flowing' water has more oxygen critical to the survival of a healthy aquatic ecosystem. The Bayfield Anglers Association wilt be -working on the habitat projects . in July. - Juvenile rainbow trout will be stocked to help rehabilitate the fish- ery. The creek already supports a yearling and bait fish population. The group hopes to obtain $5,000-10,000 in funding each year. To date, thc MNR has contrib- ' utcd $3,500 for materials through its Community Fish and Wildlife Involvement Program and the Hu rot' Stewardship Council has con- tributed S600 for trees. Other environmental and outdoor organizations have also been asked • for funding. Retired i f uron Centennial teacher Bud Walker was instrumental in the greening of the school's large yard and is helping out with this (project. ""ihc creek restoration will be a teaching and learning tool► for years to come," he explained, adding. some creek sections will be left un- touched so students can compare thc restored and unrestored areas. The area. abutting thc school property will be a pilot study for aquatic studies. McGrcgor said any individuals and groups interested in par- ticipating in the project arc wel- come. "Volunteer assistance on work days or donations would be ap- preciated," he concluded. ' The grade 3 and 7 classes at Huron Cen- tennial School near Brucefield teamed up to plant trees last week. Below: Putting down roots. Tanesha Cook, left, and Cassandra Postiff plant a highbush cran- berry on the banks of the McKenzie -Moore Creek. SIN limmlimaimmimiP FARM 8. MUNICIPAI. 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