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The Times Advocate, 2007-09-12, Page 2212 Regional wrap up Former Dashwood man's rant removed LONDON — Former Dashwood man Stan Hall is upset with his lawyer and his London firm after he says his insurance claim was mishandled, reports The London Free Press. In a February 2006 fire, Hall and his wife lost their home and general store in Dashwood. Hall says since then he has been battling insurance com- panies for a settlement. Fed up, Hall with a video camera and Internet connection went on a rant about the treat- ment from his lawyer Paul Ledroit and the London law firm Ledroit Beckett. The video posted on YouTube last month was ordered to be removed, after Superior Court Justice William Jenkins said the postings were taking the situation too far. In the video, Hall, ciga- rette in hand, speaks out about his dissatisfaction with the case. Hall is unhappy with both the work and the bill from Ledroit. The judge ordered the removal of the video because Judge Jenkins felt it could cause Ledroit and his law firm "signifi- cant and irreparable damage" if left for public viewing. Ledroit, who wants off the case, asked through the courts that Hall remove the video. The motion to be taken off the case goes to court Oct. 2. Hall and his wife oppose this motion, saying they have paid Ledroit's a lot of money. Sexual assault in Belgrave BELGRAVE — The Huron OPP Crime Unit is investigating a sexual assault in Belgrave in North Huron during the early morning of Sunday. A male perpetrator entered a residence and assaulted a female vic- tim. The victim received non -life threatening injuries. OPP Forensic Identification officers and detectives are exam- ining the crime scene. Officers are continuing to canvass the Belgrave area as the investigation is continuing. If you have any information in regards to this crime contact Crime Stoppers at 1 -800 -222 -TIPS (8477) or the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Hea gricu lture Wednesday, September 12, 2007 TIMES—ADVOCATE lambs sell up $10 in Brussels Brussels Livestock Market Report for the week ending Sept. 7. Email us at info@brusselslive- stock.ca. Total receipts 2220 head of cattle, 6521ambs and goats. Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold $1 - $2 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold 89-93 sales to 100.50. Second cut sold 86-89. Cows sold on a steady market. Thursday: Veal sold $2 - $4 higher. Light lambs sold steady. Heavy lambs sold $5 - $10 higher. Goats and Sheep sold on a steady market. Friday: Calves and yearlings sold on a steady market. Steers There were 405 steers on offer. Jim Wilson of Lucknow, con- signed 21 steers averaging 1445 lbs selling for an average of 93.77. With one limo steer weighing 1405 lbs selling to Dominion Meat Packers. Russel Halliday of Chesley con- signed 15 steers averaging 1580 lbs, selling for an average of 90.01. With three limo steers averaging 1495 lbs, selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 95.75. Jamie Reid of Tiverton, con- signed two limo steers averaging 1373 lbs, selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 94.50. Tyler Murray of Lucknow, con- signed one RWF steer weighing 1440 lbs, selling to Norwich Packers for 94.25. Paul B. Martin of Wallenstein, consigned six steers averaging 1343 lbs, selling for an average of 91.77. With one limo steer weigh- ing 1510 lbs selling to Norwich Packers for 94. Gerald Coe of Meaford, con- signed 36 steers averaging 1420 lbs, selling for an average of 90.86. With one gold steer weigh- ing 1520 lbs selling for 93.75. Tobias Brubacher of Elmira, consigned 14 steers averaging 1543 lbs, selling for an average 91.31. With seven gold steers sell- ing to Dominion Meat Packers for 93.75 Loomis Farms of Ailsa Craig, consigned 11 steers averaging 1570 lbs, selling for an average of 88.87. With one red steer weigh- ing 1510 lbs, selling for 93.50. Aaron F. Martin of Newton, con- signed 18 steers averaging 1489 lbs, selling for an average of 91.30. With one Black steer weighing 1435 lbs, selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 93.25. Heifers There were 170 heifers on offer. Henry Kanters of Elmwood, con- signed four heifers averaging 1265 lbs, selling for an average of 91.37. With one Char heifer weighing 1295 lbs selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for 100.50. Four heifers consigned by M -R Farms of Exeter, averaging 1465 lbs, selling for an average of 92.68, with one roan heifer weighing 1255 lbs, selling to Norwich Packers for 100.50. Jeff Lewington of Brussels, con- signed 11 heifers averaging 1229 lbs, selling for an average of 92.16, with one Grey heifer weighing 1215 lbs, selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 96.25. Ron Dougall of Exeter, consigned 28 heifers averaging 1342 lbs, sell- ing for an average of 91.77. With seven gold heifers averaging 1423 lbs, selling for 92.75. Art Bros of Blyth, consigned two black heifers averaging 1228 lbs, selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for 92. Southlore Farms of Palmerston, consigned eight heifers, averaging 1287 lbs, selling for an average of 91.08, with one Limo heifer weigh- ing in at 1350 lbs, selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for 92. Hugh Love of Atwood, consigned 16 heifers, averaging 1343 lbs, sell- ing for an average of 90.27. With five Char heifers averaging 1362 lbs, selling to Ryding Regency for 91.50. John Martin of Lucknow, con- signed four heifers, averaging 1358 lbs, selling for an average of 90.50, with two Char heifers averaging 1368 lbs selling for 90.75. James Wright of Kippen, con- signed four heifers, averaging 1051 lbs, selling for an average of 89.70, with one black weighing 1175 lbs, selling to Ryding Regency for 90.50. Cows There were 150 cows on offer Beef Cows 40-46 sales to 53 D1 & D2 37-45; D3 30-35; D4 20-28 Victor Rivait of Woodslee, con- signed three cows averaging 1328, selling for an average of 43.33, with one Char cow weighing 1165 lbs, selling for 53. Frank Dolmage of Seaforth, con- signed one Limo cow weighing 1390 lbs, selling for 44.50. Murray & Howard Kuntze of Brunner, consigned one RWF cow weighing 1395 lbs, selling for 44.50. Bulls There were 15 bulls on offer. 36.50 - 50 sales to 63. Rosemary Wheeler of Bluevale, consigned one black bull weighing 1810 lbs, selling for 64.50 Lowell Knight of Sauble Beach consigned one black bull weighing 1335 lbs, selling for 63. Veal There were 203 head of veal on offer Beef 105-115 sales to 135 Good Holstein 72-80 sales to 83 Medium Holstein 60-70 Plain & Heavy Holstein Plain: 40-55, Good Heavy: 65-75 Brian Wideman of Gowanstown, consigned three veal averaging 735 lbs, selling for an average of 119.25, with one Gold heifer weighing 735 lbs, selling for 135. Josey D. Shetler of Lucknow, con- signed two veal averaging 613 lbs, selling for an average of 117.39, with one blk steer weighing 585 lbs, selling for 120. Brian Adams of Meaford, con- signed five veal averaging 698 lbs, selling for an average of 87.90, with one Char heifer weighing 710 lbs, selling for 109. Lambs under 501bs N/A 50 - 65 lbs 133-210 65 - 80 lbs 150-201 80 - 95 lbs 159-172 95 - 110 lbs 146-163 110 lbs and over 142-154 Sheep 46-69 sales to 90 Goats Kids - $85 - $130 Nannies - $75 - $125 Billies - $200 - $300 Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs 132-149 400 - 500 lbs. 111-145 500 - 600 105-132 600 - 700 103-117.25 700 - 800 104-115.75 800 - 900 100-113.25 900 - 1000 101-107 over 1000 93.25-103.50 Top quality stocker heifers under 300 lbs N/A 300 - 400 113-151 400 - 500 105-151 500 - 600 97-119 600 - 700 101-130 700 - 800 87-112 800 - 900 90-102 Over 900 lbs 91.25-103.50 Denfield Livestock Sales Denfield Livestock Market Report for Tues., Sept. 4. The market at Denfield Livestock Sales traded on a good demand at fully steady to stronger prices on all classes of fed cattle with fancy cattle bringing a premium. Cows traded actively at slightly lower prices, holstein bull calves fully steady. Gord Hardy, Lucan sold 10 steers average weight 1441 average price 91.06. Mark Schepers, Parkhill sold eight head average weight 1202 average price 90.30. Choice Steers 90-94, Good Steers 85- 89, Plain Steers 70-80, Choice Exotic Cross Heifers 84-88, Plain Heifers 70- 80, Good Fed Cows 40-50, D1 & D2 Cows 35-40, D3 & D4 Cows 20-30, Shells 15-20, Good Beef Bulls 50-60, Good Holstein Bulls 35-40, Good Holstein Bull Calves $75-$135 Principal's message EXETER — Now that we have the first week of school behind us, I would like to take this opportunity to inform and remind parents and students of some general procedures and resources that will help us keep things running smoothly. Most of the information that follows (and much more) can be found in the red student planners that all students should have received last week. Parents and students are encouraged to review the planner as it not only explains school policies and procedures, it also contains important dates, such as report card dates, PA Days, and exam days. When students are absent, we need to know the reason why and would like to get that information as soon as possible. We will be doing safe arrival calls each morning for any Grade 9 or 10 students who are reported absent, but we find it helpful if parents call in to let us know that a student is going to be absent. There is usually someone in the office shortly after 7 a.m., but there is also an answering machine if no one is available to answer the phone. If it is not possible to call us to report an absence, then upon his/her return to school, the student may bring a note from a parent accounting for the absence. If the absence is a planned one, such as a medical or dental appointment, then the student may bring a note in advance and no phone call is necessary. The Education Act outlines the kinds of absences considered acceptable, including illness, medical or dental appointments, funerals and family emergencies. However, every year we seem to have situations where parents want to excuse students from atten- dance at school for reasons not considered acceptable. Please be advised that the following absences are not considered acceptable: shopping trips, hair appointments, staying home to complete school projects or study for tests and looking after younger siblings (except in family emergencies.) I would also like to clarify one misconcep- tion regarding truancy: students in the school but not in class are considered truant, even if they are working on school work in another location such as the library or cafeteria. Regular daily attendance is a significant factor in student success and we hope parents will assist us by encouraging their kids to attend class every day. The attendance procedures are explained in the front pages of the student planner as are many other policies and procedures. Another good source of information is our school web page, which can be reached through the board web page www.yourschools.ca or directly at www.shdhs.ca/. The website provides updates on school events, including pic- tures and video clips, and has links to information from Guidance and the School Council. One of the links is a link to the staff list, from which you can directly e-mail your son or daughter's teachers. We are working diligently to keep the website up to date and we encourage you to check it out regularly. The School Council meets on the third Monday of each month and also holds community forums on a variety of interesting and infor- mative topics. The dates of the meetings and forums can be found in the student planner and on our website. We encourage parents to attend, particularly parents of Grade 9 students, to find out more about the school and the activities of the School Council. The first School Council meeting of the year is Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the school library. Finally, I would like to mention an event taking place on Thursday of this week, Sept. 13. We will hold a memorial service for Sam Marshall, a Grade 10 student who died last month. The service will start at 2:15 p.m. in the small gym to celebrate Sam's life and share memories and stories about him. JEFF REA PRINC MESSA BURN !PAL'S GE