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The Citizen, 1997-09-10, Page 19Threshers present trophies Best Presented Steam Engine - Wayne Houston trophy: John MacKay, Ridgetown, 1913 76HP Sawyer Massey. Dan Thomson Memorial, best restored antique truck: Bill Dobson, Ethel, 1937 Fargo. Warner Andrews Memorial, best small model: Gary Wilcox, Cedar Springs, 14 small model engines. Clinton Auto Parts trophy, best restored pre-war: Lorraine McCurdy, Hornby, 1931 Ford Deluxe Coupe. Vines Turkey Products - best restored post-war antique vehicle... Don Budnark, Goderich, 1964 Ford Falcon. Best restored Ford featured tractor: Henry Hendriks, Dungannon, 1950 Fordson E27N diesel P6 Perkins. Jack Arthur trophy - best restored gas tractor 1910 - 1930: Ken Elder, Hensall, 1929 Allis Chalmers. John Ellacott trophy - 1930-1950 - best restored gas tractor: George and Barb Smyth, Dungannon, 1941 Massey Harris 201 TWVI Power. People Choice Trophy: Jim and Ruth Clark, Blenheim, Clarkshome Border Collies, sheep, dog and duck demonstration. FSA issues grain bin warning The deaths of two young Eastern Ontario men in a grain bin have prompted the Farm Safety Association to issue a warning about the hazards of flowing grain. The individuals had entered the bin to break down bridged grain. They soon became engulfed in grain and were unable to free themselves. As grain harvest begins, the Association wants to remind farmers and workers that flowing grain can act much like and manpower must be available. The extra person is there to monitor the situation and to summon assistance if needed. 3. Test the atmosphere for oxygen and toxic gases. If the silo is sealed, there could be a lack of oxygen or toxic buildup of gases. 4. If a toxic atmosphere exists, you must wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and ventilate the area if possible. 5. Establish some form of communication: verbal, hand signals, line signals. For more information on flowing grain hazards contact: Steve Zronik, Public Relations Co-ordinator, Farm Safety Association Inc., 22-340 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 7K6. Telephone: 1-800-361-8855 (Ontario), (519) 823-5600, (519) 823-5600. Fax: (519) 823-8880. q^AMTTRaS YAG23I4G ^3KITI0 3HT ,8h 30A'? THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1997. PAGE 19. voor Quiet time There is never a shortage of sights to see at the Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion or places from which to enjoy them. This couple finds a quiet spot to sit and watch the activity around them. "quicksand" and once an individual is caught up to his/her knees there can be no escape. One should not enter a grain bin or wagon when grain is flowing. If one must enter a bin or wagon, basic entry procedures for confined spaces must be followed: 1. All mechanical and electrical equipment must be locked out to prevent accidental start-up. 2. Use the buddy system and wear a lifeline. Sufficient equipment Brussels Livestock report Continued from page 18 $55.62 with sales to $64. Three cows consigned by Terry Fritz, Walkerton, averaging 1,062 lbs. sold for an average of $54.13 with sales to $59. There were 12 bulls on offer selling from $53 to $57.50 to the high of $64. One limo bull consigned by Everett Dustow, Mildmay, weighing 2,030 lbs. sold for $64. One limo bull consigned by Tom Stull, Listowel, weighing 1,595 lbs. sold for $62.50. There were 382 veal and bob calves on offer selling: Beef Veal, $90 to $122; Holstein Veal, $85 to $95; Plain Holstein, $70 to $85. Six veal consigned by John Verburg, Londesboro, averaging 683 lbs. sold for an average of $106.29 with sales to $122. Eight veal consigned by John Schwartzentruber, Brussels, averaging 634 lbs. sold for an average of $103.58 with sales to $121. One veal consigned by John Martin, Lucknow, weighing 705 lbs. sold for $117. Lambs, 50 to 80 lbs., sold $130 to $180; 80 to 95 lbs., $122.50 to $160; 95 to 109 lbs., $125 to $135. Sheep sold $57.50 to $84. Goats sold $32.50 to $77.50. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $103.50 to $141; 400 - 499 lbs., $97 to $136; 500 - 599 lbs., $99 to $134; 600 - 699 lbs., $95 to $113.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $98 to $109; 800 - 899 lbs., $95 to $110.50; 900 lbs. and over, $94.50 to $106. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $93.50 to $120.50; 400 - 499 lbs., $99 to $131.50; 500 - 599 Jbs., $90 to $113; 600 - 699 lbs., $87 to $106; 700 - 799 lbs., $75 to $104; 800 - 899 lbs., $81 to $105; 900 lbs. and over, $68.50 to $88.75. 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