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The Times Advocate, 2004-07-28, Page 16l 16 Itallstartsonthe a culture Wednesday, July 28, 2004 TIMES -ADVOCATE Brussels Livestock report For the week ending July 23. Total Receipts 2,307 head of cattle, 816 lambs and goats. -=- .Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold on a moderate trade. Fancy and double muscle steers and heifers sold 85 to 90 with sales up to 97.50. Choice steers and heifers sold 75 to 80, and 2nd cut steers and heifers sold 70 to 75. The cows sold at prices steady with last week's. Thursday: The veal sold on an active trade with steady prices. The lambs also sold on a steady market. Friday: All weights and classes of stock- ers sold at prices steady to last week. Steers There were 661 steers on offer. Enoch Martin, Linwood consigned five limo steers averaging 1258 lbs which sold for 97.50. His overall offering of seventeen steers averaged 1284 lbs selling for an average price of 91.32. Sixteen limo steers consigned by Tobias Brubacher, Elmira averaged 1315 lbs which sold for an average price of 93.81 with sales up to 97.25. Heifers There were 212 heifers on offer. Alan Hern, Woodham consigned one limo heifer weighing 1355 lbs which sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for 85. Ten heifers consigned by Enoch Bauman, Millbank averaged 1156 lbs selling for an average price of 81.71 with his top two limo heifers averaging 1065 lbs selling for 85. Hugh Love, Atwood consigned five char heifers averaging 1275 lb which sold for 82.25. His overall consignment of eight heifers averaged 1248 lbs selling for an average price of 78.81. Cows There were 213 cows on offer. D1 & D2: 20-30 sales to 40; D3: 15-20; D4: 10-15; Shell Cows: 5-10. Peter Oudshoorn, Auburn consigned nine char cows averaging 1303 lbs which sold for an average price of 33.23 with sales up to 40. One limo cow consigned by Les & Deb Falconer, Clinton weighed 1125 lbs which sold for 38.50. Glen Restemeyer, Dashwood consigned one char cow weighing 1405 lbs which sold for 37. Bulls There were 26 bulls on offer selling from 17 to 50 sales to 58. One blonde bull consigned by Peter Oudshoorn, Auburn weighed 1775 lbs sell- ing to Dominion Meat Packers for 46.50. One char bull consigned by Doug Weber, Mount Forest weighed 1955 lbs which sold for 45.50. Veal There were 185 head of veal on offer. Beef: 105-118 sales to 124; Good Holstein: 90-100 sales to 106; Medium Holstein: 75-85; Plain & Heavy Holstein: 50-65. Mark & Paul Pennington, Mildmay con- signed one gold veal steer weighing 670 lbs which sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for 124. One limo veal steer consigned by Holstock , Harriston weighed 680 lbs sell- ing to White Veal Meat Packers for 121. Doug Keys, Varna consigned one black veal steer weighing 550 lbs which sold to White Veal Meat Packers for 108. Lambs Under 50 lbs: 92-96; 50-65 lbs: 107-121; 65-80 lbs: 98-163; 80-95 lbs: 97-113; 95- 110 lbs: 99-108; 110 lbs and over: 96. Sheep 40-50 Goats $20-$225 Top Quality Stocker Steers Under 400 lbs: 107; 400-500 lbs: 79-88; 500-600: 80-110.50; 600-700: 74.50-92; 700-800: 74-98; 800-900: 72.50-99.25; 900-1000: 74.75-82.50; over 1000: 71.25-77. Top Quality Stocker Heifers Under 300 lbs: n/a; 300-400: 65-74; 400- 500: 65-84; 500-600: 73-89.50; 600-700: 71-87; 700-800: 66.50-87.50; 800-900: 65- 83; Over 900 lbs: 65-82.50. I. July Ay 20 Denfield Livestock Market Report The Market at Denfield Livestock Sales traded on a good demand on the fancy and well-fed cattle with the plain cattle showing age under pressure. A good offering of cows traded active at steady prices with five buyers in attendance. Dennis Jackson, Thamesville sold 6 heifers avg. wt. 1299 avg. price 86.34 with sales to 88.25 purchased by Norwich Packers. Gord Hardy, Lucan sold 13 steers avg. wt. 1344 avg. price 81.35 with sales to 92.75 purchased by Norwich Packers. Sunnydale Farms, Ailsa Craig sold 16 steers avg. wt. 1370 avg. price 79.35 with sales to 91.50 purchased by Norval Meats. Mac Parker, Watford sold 10 steers avg. wt. 1233 avg. price 77.46. John McLinchey, Parkhill sold 16 steers avg. wt. 1456 avg. price 76.85 with sales to 84. Schantel Farms, Petersburg sold 39 heifers avg. wt. 1354 avg. price 76 to a high of 97 purchased by Norval Meats. McComb Farms, Denfield sold 2 steers avg. wt. 1432 avg. price 76.41 to a high of 92.25 purchased by Norval Meats. Choice Steers: 80-90 sales to 97; Good steers: 70-80; Plain Steers: 60-70; Choice exotic cross heifers: 80-90; Good heifers: 70-75; Plain heifers: 55-65; Good fed cows: 30-35; D1 & D2 cows: 20-28; D3 & D4 cows: 15- 20; Shells: 10-15; Good butcher bulls: 30-40; Holstein bulls: 18-26; Holstein bull calves traded under pres- sure at $90-$140; Sows: 60-70. OPP wants citizens to know the signs of grow operations and meth labs HURON - Huron OPP wants citizens to be aware of the signs of mar- ijuana home grow opera- tions and methampheta- mine laboratories. Methamphetamine labo- ratories can be found vir- tually anywhere - rural, residential, commercial or industrial areas along with mobile laboratories in vehicles. Some signs to be aware of: • Unusual odours (ether, ammonia or other chemi- cals); • Curtains always drawn or windows cov- ered over or blackened out; • Excessive amounts of trash or evidence of chemical waste or dump- ing; • Frequent visitors at unusual times; • Secretive or unfriendly occupants; • Some commonly used chemicals - pseu- doephedrine/ephedrine, ether, acetone, anhydrous ammonia (stored in bar- becue propane tanks), lithium metal (batteries), iodine, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide (lye), sulfuric acid (drain clean- er). The chemicals used to produce methampheta- mine are extremely haz- ardous, highly volatile and may ignite or explode if mixed or stored improperly. Even if fire or explosions do not occur simply being exposed to the toxic chemicals used pose a variety of health risks. Marijuana grow opera- tions can be found in rural, residential, com- mercial or industrial areas including new housing developments, large and small homes, basements, attics and out- buildings. Some signs to be aware of: • Occupants attend the home occasionally for short periods or late night visits; • Equipment (large fans, lights, plastic containers and soil) carried in at odd hours; • The exterior appear- ance of the property is untidy; • Extra vents in the roof for excess moisture to escape; • Entry to the home is often made through the garage to conceal activi- ties; • Little or no garbage being put out on garbage day; • Garbage bags contain- ing used soil and plant stock are discarded in surrounding areas; • Curtains always drawn or windows cov- ered over or blackened out and often covered with condensation; • Hydro meters are tam- pered with (damaged or broken seals); • Humming sounds of ventilation fans or gener- ators can sometimes be heard; • Strong skunk -like odour that can often be detected outside the home. A home grow operation may steal electricity worth $1,000 per month and generate revenue of up to $1 million in tax free cash per year, financing various orga- nized criminal organiza- tions. There are fire and health dangers to sur- rounding homes due to chemicals and the unsafe use of electricity. Often the foundations are com- promised in some way so the hydro can be hooked up behind the meter. Shock or electrocution due to these electricity Grants help farmers with conservation projects AUSABLE BAYFIELD - Local farmers will be receiving more than $100,000 for projects to improve water quality this sum- mer. Nineteen projects were approved at the June Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) board of directors meet- ing. Funding for manure equip- ment modifications, conserva- tion tillage equipment, fencing and tree planting in the Ausable River and Parkhill Creek water- sheds is from the federal gov- ernment Habitat Stewardship Program. According to Kate Monk, the Stewardship and Conservation Lands Supervisor, there is still more than $10,000 left in the grant program for tree planti- ng. In Middlesex and Perth coun- ties, additional grants are avail- able for fencing, nutrient man- agement plans, wellhead pro- tection, well decommissioning, fertilizer, fuel and chemical storage, septic systems, erosion control, fragile land retirement and milk -house wash -water dis- posal. Even if grants aren't available for a best management prac- tice, the ABCA can provide technical support. Manure equipment modifica- tion promotes the safe handling of liquid manure through the use of the injection method of application, which reduces manure runoff. Improvements have also been made in conser- vation tillage equipment, including the purchase of new planters to reduce soil erosion. This year there has been a keen interest in fencing cattle out of watercourses to prevent further bank erosion and water pollution. "We like to see a landowner fence a watercourse because it limits pollution and stream bank erosion," Monk said. Fencing cattle out of water- courses also helps protect the health of the livestock and aquatic life which inhabit the watershed. According to the Huron County Water Quality Study, the Ausable River is ranked as one of the five basins in Ontario with the highest proportion of poor to imperfectly drained soils, which means that more water and nutrients from the soil are likely to drain into the river after a rainfall. The runoff can carry with it more pollu- tants, which in turn have a neg- ative effect on the watershed ecosystem. The stewardship programs are aimed at reducing the amount of erosion and runoff, thereby helping to improve water quality. Not only are these programs beneficial to the environment, they are also economically ben- eficial to the farms that put stewardship into practice. New tillage and manure han- dling equipment allows farmers to better manage soil nutrients. By planting buffer strips and trees on erodible land, one can reduce the risk of losing vital nutrients as rainwater dispers- es the top layer of soil. Better soil means better crops for gen- erations to come. "The interest of farmers in these programs shows they are willing to help the environment, especially if we can help cover some of the costs," Monk said. To apply for grants, contact Stewardship Specialist Mary Ellen Foran at 235-2610. bypasses can occur as the electrical bypass charges the ground outside the home. Theft of electricity leads to higher utility bills for everyone. Future owners may be at risk due to structural damage, electrical modifi- cations, residual chemi- cals and toxic moulds. These risks could affect the property value of your home. How to stop it If you suspect someone in your neighbourhood is operating a methamphet- amine lab or marijuana grow operation please contact your local police department or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477(TIPS). Arrest for possession of stolen ATV EXETER - On July 9 at 2:15 a.m. an officer stopped a black Ford F150 pickup truck pulling a trailer on Main Street in Exeter due to suspicious activity. The vehicle was checked and a 2002 Polaris 5000 ATV on the trailer was discovered to have been stolen from Windsor. The 29 - year -old Windsor man who was driving the vehicle has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000. He will attend court in Exeter Aug. 26.