Times Advocate, 1997-12-10, Page 22Page 22
Times -Advocate, December 10, 1997
Food drive
For the Huron County Food Bank. The Crediton District Optimists and the Crediton Youth
Group went door to door on Sunday collecting canned goods for the Huron County Food
Bank. A truckload of non-perishable goods and $60 in monetary donations was collected
in Centralia, Crediton and Huron Park. Shown here are Optimist members who participat-
ed in thefooddrive.
Grain corn more than
90 per cent harvested
Mycotoxins have been
found in a few areas
EXETER The first indication of mycotoxins in
;,Ontario's cornwere picked up last week. On Mon
day afternoon. Brian.Doidge of-Ridgetown College
.said the problems are minor but advised farmers to
test corn they're using for' •liver
• stock feed. '
"We had received no reports up
to last week," he explained, add-
ing the mycotoxins appeared in •ar-
eas with specific 'weather condi-
tions which favor the mycotoxins.
A survey by the Ontario Corn
Producers' • Association indicates
more than 90 per cent of the On-
tario grain corn crop has now been
harvested. In some areas of the province, harvest is
virtually finished. including most townships be
twecn Kitchener and Lake Huron and farm land
•
harvested
a little hi
moi
around Ottawa. Higher. than average percentages of
_the .crop -remain unharvested in clay -soil areas bot-
Bering Lake Erie and within 50 miles around To-
ronto.
Yields: are running at about 95 per cent of average
in most areas. The per cent moisture of most of the
harvested crop has: ranged, from 25 .to 30• per cern
with the outside limits being about 22 and 34.per
cent. - •
-
' "The late harvested .corn is a little
higher -in moisture," Doidge said.
The grain quality is. if anything, bet -
The late ter than normal, On average, with
many .growers reporting corn above 60
pounds per bushel (a minimum ot,56 is
needed for number'one grade). Some.
corn is grading number 4 or 5 because-
of.
ecauseof. low test weight but the percentage is
relatively small
in total. the 1997 Ontario'corn.crop
is proving to he much better than must would have
expected in late September. Good weather in early
October deserves most of the credit.
corn is
gher in
sture."
Zurich food drive.
For the women's shelter. The Zurich Optimists, the lst
Zurich scouts and the Lutheran youth group held a food
drive on Friday for the women's shelter. A total of $53
was collected as well as 470 non-perishable food items,
proving the drive to be an overwhelming success.
Richardson to host
pre -budget
consultation town
hall meeting
COLDSTREAM - John
Richardson, Member of Parliament
for Perth -Middlesex will host a
Town Hall meeting .to discuss the
natibn's finances and priorities for-
the
orthe future. The Town Hall Meeting
will be held on Monday, December
15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lobo
Township Office. Community Hall,
Coldstream.
This year the Minister of
Finance, Paul Martin. has called
upon all Members of -Parliament to
consult with their constituents, in a
renewed•effort to make thc consul-
tation- process accessible to all
Canadians.
"1 think it is important, given the
new fiscal reality we arc facing,
that Parliament hear from
Canadians frctm all walks of life..
Theresidents .of Perth -Middlesex
must set out Our own priorities and
ensure that (hey are reflected in the
decisions and actions of our gov-
ernment," , John •Richardson
explained. • • .
Canadians need to carefully con-
sider how to use this surplus. There
are clearly three options: use it to
reduce the debt; use it for new
investments, and use it to reduce
taxes. How we go about these
broad objectives and thc details of
such need to be worked ..out.
Therefore, to give the citizens of
Perth -Middlesex their voice, you
arc sincerely invited to attend on
December 15 to participate in the
decision making process of our
country.
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Caring for a live
Christmas tree
Some people keep the memory of
their Christmas alive by buying live
trees - that come with their roots
wrapped in a ball .of soil and burlap.
After the festive season is over, live
trees can be planted outside where
they will remain beautiful for years
to come. .
There are some drawbacks to'
choosing a live tree however. They
cost much more and are more
difficult to handle because the ball
of soil' is very-- heavy, weighing as
much as 68 kilograms. Most
importantly, live trees must receive
special care over the. holiday season
or they will die. -
Here are some tips,. recommended'
by the Christmas Tree .Growers
Association of Ontario, on choosing
and looking after a live -tree:
I) When choosing a live tree, the
final location in your yard must
influence the type you select.
.Most species like a sheltered area
out of . the wind while they arc
young, but all -enjoy lots of :sunlight
Soil . types and the - local
environment influence which
species of evergrec
2) Make sure that thc root hal
around thn base of the tree
securely bound and that, the dial
-around it is tightly packed. 1f the
roots have become detached from
the soil ball, the tree will not grow
well. Always carry the .tree by the
root ball, not the trunk.
3) Water the root. ball as soon as
you get -the 'tree home. Let the
excess water drain -off for a least a
full day before wrapping it in -
plastic, to preserve moisture. The
plastic will also
4) The tree should be stored in an
unheated and sheltered area such as
a garage or porch, out of the. wind
and sun. Do not expose the root ball
t -repoo
etitive freezing and thawing.
5) Ten days is the maximum time
that a live tree should spend -in a
heated house. If they stay inside.any-
longer. they will ` become too
accustomed to being in the warmth
.and vujll not he able 10 withstand the
harsh cold outside again. Don't
•move . the tree abruptly between
temperature extremes, either taking
it into the house or back out.
6) The tree may be decorated, but
with care. If lights are used. make
sure that they give off as little heat
as possible.,,Twinkle lights are best.
7) Remember when removing,the
tree not'to expose it -to abrupt and
extreme temperature changes. Plant
the tree as soon as possible. If tic
ground is not frozen; the tree may
be replanted immediately. The spot
to be dug should be mulched to
prevent freezing. Some -people dig
the hole 'for their treebefore
freeze-up. If you are planting
immediately, remove the plastic
from the root ball. Do not remove
the burlap and strapping.: This
keeps the root ball solid and
secure. Set the tree in place and
cover the, hole with soil and straw.
Earth removed from ' the original
hole should be hack -filled around
the root ball. Mulch heavily over
the top of the planted root hall to
prevent it from freezing. -
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Denfield Livestock Sales
Market report for Tuesday. December 2. The market at Denfield Livestock
met a strong demand at prices $2-$3 cwt. higher on all classes of fed cattle.
American orders were strong. Cows sold steady. A good offering of stockers
sold at,strong prices. Choice veal sold strong, sows and boars sold higher.
'Fondview Farms sold -15 black American type steers. average weight 1441.
•average price 92.06. -
Bob Hodgins, Lucan sold 14 steers, average weight 1423, average price
90.92 to 95.25 purchased by Holly Park Meats and 94.50 purchased by Nor-
wich Packers. • . -
Jerry and Anne Goens. Highgate sold -I8 head, average weight 1196, aver-
age price 93.15.
Les Smith. Denfield sold 5 head. average weight 1173. average price
93.08. -
Choice steers: -92.00-96.00, sales to 100.00; Good steers: 88.00-92.00;
Choice American type: 88.00.94.00; Good fed Holstein steers: 80.00-85.00;
Plain steers: 70.00-80.00; .
Choice exotic cross heifers: 90.00-95..00. sales to 98.00;
Good heifers: 86.00-90.00: Common and medium heifers: 70.00-80.00; Good
cows: 50.00-57.00; Canners and cutters:'40.00-50.00; -
Shells:.20.00-35.00; Direct to packer cows over 600 lbs.: 94.00;
Direct to packer bulls: 100.00; Choice,beef type•veal: 105.00-1 18.00; Good
veal: 85.00-95.00; Plain veal: 65.00-75.00;
Good Holstein bull calves: E85.00-$140.00; 40-60 Ib. pigs: 95.00-104.00:
Sows: 45.00-50.00; Boars: 40.00-45.00.
Brussels livestock sales
The sales at Brussels Livestock. for the week ending Deceiiiber 5. 1997
Fed cattle: 588 - - Cows: 468
Veal& bob calves: 459 .. Lambs and goats: 303
Stockers: 1753
The fed steers and heifers were selling on a shady market: Cows were selling $1-S2 high-
er. Veal and lambs sold on a strong active trade: All classes of stockers sold steady.
Their were 342 steers on offer selling from 88:00. to 94.00 to the high of 103.25.
Twenty-eight steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan.averaging 1398 lbs. sold for
an average of 93.94 with sales 10 10325. •
Thirteen sleets consigned by.Schmidt Brook Farms Inc.. Woodstock averaging (380 lbs.
sold for an average of 92.21 with 'sales to 97.50.
Forty-six steers consigned by -Johnston Farms. Bluevale averaging 1269 lbs. sold for an .
average of 89.70 with sales to 95.23.
Eighteen siecrs'consigned by Martin Melske, Lucknow averaging 1347'Ibs. sold for an av-
erage of 91.01 with sales to 93.25. -
Twelve steers consigned by Bob Alexander; Ethel averaging 1264 lbs. sold for an average
of 90.06 with sales to 93.00.
Two steers consigned by Vern Willoughby. Listowel bveraging 1055 lbs. sold for 87.00.
Thirty-one steers consigned by Howard Hendrick, Crediton averaging 1335 lbs. sold for
an average of 90.40 with sales.lo 91.60.
Seven steers consigned by Bill Mainland. Arthur averaging 143.3 lbs. sold for 81.38 with
sales to 91.00.
Fifieen'sleersconsigned by Lome Peat, Bright averaging 1387 Ihs. sold for an average of
85.58 with sales to 91.00. -
Five steers consigned by John Glousher, Wingharn averaging 1381 Ili, sold for an average
of 89.87 with sales to 90.50.
There were 198 'Killers on offer -selling from 88.0( to 94.00 too the high of 107.00.
Sixteen heifers consigned by Doug Patton, Everett averaging 1203 lbs. sold for an average
of 88.67 with sales to 97.50. -
Three heifers consigned.by Irvin Schenk. Petersburg averaging 13201bs. sold for an aver-
age of 8869 with sales -to 97.00. -,,.
Six heifers consigned by John Sinuck, Wingharn averaging 1104 lbs. sold for: ,verage
of 92.38 with sales to 96.00. - -
Twelve heifers consigned by Woodham Farms, Woodham averaging 1130 lbs. sold for an
average of 90.85 with sales to 94.50.
Twenty-one heifers consigned by Wallace Lewis, Holstein averaging 1112 -lbs. sold for an
average of 84.27 with sales to 94.25.
Three heifers consigned by Paul Aldwinkle, Varna averaging 1303 lbs. sold for an average
of 89.00 with sales to 92.00.. - -
Six heifers consigned by Lloyd Weppler, Ayton averaging 1236 lbs. sold for an average' of
88.11 with sales to 91.00.
One heifer consigned by Noah Weppler, Ayton weighing 1430 lbs. sold for 90.75.
Three heifers consigned by Norm McClinchey. Auburn averaging 1175 lbs. sold for an ay-
- of 87.03 with sales to 90.75.
Five heifers consigned by Gordon Dougherty, Goderich averaging' 1241 lbs. sold'for an '
ave rage-af-88:66-wnfrsalesio-90.0o.
.There were 468 cows on qffer selling from 35.0) to 54.00 to the high of 60.50.
Four hol. cows consigned b3 Ikendale Farrims, Walkerton averaging 1536 lbs: sold for an
average of 48.20 with sales to 60.50. , ' •
Four hol. cows consigned by Drennan Farms. Dungannon averaging 1301 lbs. sold fdr an '
average of 46,32 with sales to 60 00. '
One hol. cow consigned by Brian Wiersma; Walton weighing 1545 lbs. sold fur 59.50
There were25 bulls on offer selling from 51.00 to 60.0010 the high of 65.00.
One limo bull consigned by Arnsey 9ingerich; Wingham weighing 1870lbs. sold for
63.50.
There were 459 veal and bobs on offer selling from: beef veal - 90.(0 to 133.00; Hol. veal
- 90.00 t0 105.00: Plain hol. - 75.00 to 90.00. ,
Five veal consigned by Rick Smith, Ripley abrraging 705 lbs. sold for an average -of
110.13 with sales to 13D.00. - " . '
Seven veal consigned by 'John t'erburg. Londesboro averaging'638 Ibs,.sold for an aver-
age of 107.64 with sales to 124,50.. - .
Nine veal consigned by Ron J. Wasink, Wroxeter averaging.630lbs-. sold for an average
of 105.29 with sales to 120.00.
Lambs? 50 -80 lbs: 117.50 (o 307.50. , -
80-95 lbs. 130.00 to 144.(10 -
95-109 lbs. 132.(0 to 136.0).
Sheep: - 47.50 to 90.(0
Goats: 530.(x) to 3107.00
Stockers: '
Strers:Under400.Ibs. - 85.18) to 113.00.
400 499 lbs. 90(8)10 128.(8) .
5(8) - 599 lbs. - .' 96.(X) to 118.00 .
600,699111s. 91 dt'4 15 (81
700 - 799 lbs. - -
800 - 899 lbs.
900 and over
Heifers:
300-399 lbs.
400-499 Ihs.,
500.599 lbs.
600-699 lbs.,
700-799 Ihs.
801-899 Ihs.
900 and over
Plain 4tockers:53.50 to 65.00
62.00 to. 104.00
79.50 to 1(x)7.5
88.0010 103 50
82.(8) to 105.00
88.(8)10 120.00
85.(x) to 107.00
87.00 to 108.(0
82.0(t to 92.50
83.25 to 100.75 '
72.5016 95.50
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