AHancaster Firming, Saturday, August 7, 1999 s«£ a Look to the Skies! August 11 marks a total eclipse of the Sun, just as the Dog Days of summer come to an end. Only the par tial phase will be visible from North America, and this only from the northeastern parts of the United States and eastern Canada, where the Sun will nse partially eclipsed. It’s an early-mommg event between 6:15 and 6‘45 a.m.. Eastern Daylight Time, depending on your exact view ing location August II to 13 is also the best time for viewing the Perseid meteor showers, with | their approximate peak rate of 75 per hour They originate in the northeastern sky and are best seen around 5 00 a m. Lovely flowers fade fast. Weeds last the season Eg- Don’t give up on your weeding or watering yet! Easy Cranberry Chicken 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 boneless chicken breasts 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 can (15 ounces) whole berry cranberries 1/2 cup water dash ground nutmeg In a shallow dish, com bine flour, salt, and pep per; dredge chicken Melt butter in a large skil let and brown chicken United Feature Syndicate 200 Madison Ave (Printed in the U S A ) N Y , NY 10016 (212-293-8500) | Randall G. Renninger | | Certified Public Accountant j J Specializing in agriculture and construction industries { ! j # “We help business people discover ways .to cut costs, save # j taxes, and be more profitable” I i Call about our FREE seminars 535 W. Orange Street, Lancaster, Pa. 17603 (717)299-6480 ♦ Fax (717) 299-6390 I*^—^ Duraßed COIF MATTRESS 80 oz. Waterproof The Only One Of Its 0 The Heaviest 0 The Driest 0 The Most Effective 0 The Strongest 0 The BEST Why Buy Anything Else? North Brook Farms Toll Frees 877-624-2638 Call for Dealer nearest you. New Moon, August 11 - Swedish proverb Remove chicken and set aside. Add remaining ingredients to skillet, stir, and bring to boil. Reduce heat, return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer about 20 minutes, until chicken is tender. Baste with the sauce and serve. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Come See Ue: y? .♦ Jbmpire Farm Days August 10-12 Booth #322 Seneca Falls, NY AG Progress Days August 17-19 - Rock Springs, FA CATTLE 454...(PDA)...SUPPLY INCLUDED 122 SLAUGHTER STEERS AND HEIFERS. 215 SL. COWS. 34 BULLS AND 83 FEEDER CATTLE. SL STEERS STEADY TO STRONG. BULLS STEADY, HEIFERS STEADY TO .75 HIGHER. SLAUGHTER STEERS: HIGH CHOICE AND PRIME 2-4 1265-1400 LBS. 66.00-68.00, CHOICE 2-3 1100-1390 LBS. 60.00-65.25, SELECT 1-3 57.00-63.00, FEW STANDARD 1-2 51.00- HOLSTEINS: CHOICE 2-3 1135-1480 LBS. 52.00-SS.OO, SELECT 1-2 46.00- FEW STANDARD 1-2 44.50-45.00. HEIFERS: HIGH CHOICE AND PRIME 2-4 1140-1235 LBS. 64.75-67.25, CHOICE 2-4 1040-1310 LBS. 59.00- SELECT 1-3 56.00-61.00, STANDARD 1-2 48.00-55.50. SLAUGHTER COWS: BREAKERS 75-80% LEAN 37.25-42.00, BONERS 80-85% LEAN 35.50-39.25, LOW DRESSING 32.00-35.00, LEAN 85-90% LEAN BULK OF SALES 27.00-34.75, HIGH DRESSING 35.75-38.00. SHELLS DOWN TO 22.50. BULLS; YG#I 935-1885 LBS. 46.75-54.00, ONE 57.75, YG#2 1000-2400 LBS. 43.00-47.00. FEEDER CATTLE: STEERS FEW MED. AND LARGE 1 300-610 LBS. 70.00- 900-995 LBS. 62.00-63.50, MED. AND LARGE 2 260-320 LBS. 60.00- 465-640 LBS. 46.00-52.00, 700-970 LBS. 51.00-59.00; HEIFERS Mb OLD FARMER’S WEATHER PROVERBS 48W* Five or six fogs in a row, and you ’ll have rain When the months of July, August, and September are unusually hot, January will he the coldest month if com hlacles twist up, it will rain. Got a Question? Every day, the editors ot The Old Farmer's Almanac answer a question on the Internet All questions are archived there as well See Web site address below Greencastle Livestock Greencastle, Pa. August 2, 1999 Forney Longenecker 717-295-891 4 First Vice President 800-441 -1997 Commodities Only Salomon Smith Barney A Member of TravelersGrou 150 N. Queen Street, Suite 100 Lancaster, PA 17603 Lebanon Produce Auction Rt. 2, Box 281, Myerstown, PA 17067 Nursery Department Opens 9:50 am Every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday k'frin Every Tuesday 10 AM Hay - Straw • Corn - Grain 1/2 mile west of Reistville (midway between Myerstown & Schaefferstown) 717-367-8379 Wllmer Hoover 717*949*2643 Auction Site Used Motor Sale ’/i hp - 3 hp, 1-3 Phase Many in Stock 1-800-432-0988 & “If It’s Worth The Investment, Then You Need The Best" H€RSH€V special sale ■ EQUIPMENT CO., INC. We are currently overstocked on grain bin & feed hopper bins, bolts & nuts SYCAMORE IND. PARK 255 PLANE TREE DRIVE LANCASTER, PA 17603 OB K| 717-393-5807 mama wm FAX 717-291-1534 [mmL MED. AND LARGE 1 200-295 LBS. 77.00- 335-485 LBS. 63.00-76.00, 500-600 LBS. 69.00-74.00, MED. AND LARGE 2 315-600 LBS. 59.00-74.00; BULLS MED. AND LARGE 1 200-300 LBS. 93.00-107.00, 420-485 LBS. 72.00- MED. AND LARGE 2 225-295 LBS. 52.00-70.00. CALVES: 502...VEALERS FEW GOOD 140-180 LBS. 60.00-75.00, STAN DARD AND GOOD 75-100 LBS. 20.00- UTILITY 50-75 LBS. 10.00-20.00, FEW DOWN TO 5.00. FARM CALVES: HOLSTEIN BULLS STEADY TO SPOTS 5.00 HIGHER. HEIFERS 10.00 TO 20.00 HIGHER...#! HOLSTEIN BULLS 95-120 LBS. 95.00- 130.00,80-90 LBS. 60.00-90.00, #2 90-115 LBS. 45.00-97.50, 80-90 LBS. 30.00- #1 HOLSTEIN HEIFERS 75-110 LBS. 200.00-300.00, #2 65-100 LBS. 80.00-190.00, 55-65 LBS. 35.00- BEEF TYPE BULLS AND HEIFERS 70-135 LBS. 65.00-117.50. HOGS: 9...50WS FEW US#l-3 355-415 LBS. 9.00-14.50, FEW 530-735 LBS. 19.00-22.00. BOARS: ONE 535 LBS. 5.00. FEEDER PIGS: 0...N0 MARKET TEST. SHEEP: 60... SLAUGHTER LAMBS CHOICE 30-50 LBS. 67.00-75.00, 60-80 LBS. 70.00-80.00, 90-110 LBS. 68.00- SLAUGHTER SHEEP: 20.00-39.00, YEARLINGS 40.00-58.00. GOATS: 129...8Y THE HEAD. LARGE BILLIES 62.50-70.00, MED. 37.00- LARGE NANNIES 35.00- MED. 2750-57.00, LARGE KIDS 15.00-42.50, SMALL 12.50-20.00 PER HEAD. Grade 8 Hex Bin Bolts 3/8x1” Grade 8 Hex Bin Bolts 5/16x3/4” Grade 5 Hex Bin Bolts 3/8” Grade 5 Hex Nuts 5/16” Grantsville Livestock Grantaville, Maryland Report Supplied by Auction Saturday, July 31, 1999 STOCK BULLS AND STEERS 200-300 LBS. 50.00-100.00. STOCK HEIFERS 45.00-BS.OO. SLAUGHTER STEERS GOOD TO CHOICE, UP TO 61.00; MEDIUM TO GOOD 45.00-SB.OO. HOLSTEIN STEERS GOOD 50.00- LIGHT 40.00-48.00. SLAUGHTER HEIFERS GOOD TO CHOICE 56.00-60.00, MEDIUM TO GOOD 45.00-55.50. BULLS: HEAVY 44.00-50.00. LIGHT 42.00- COWS: UTILITY HOLSTEINS 31.00- CANNERS 25.00-33.00, CULLS 22.00 AND DOWN. 808 CALVES 30.00 AND DOWN. HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES RETURN TO FARM: 90-120 LBS. UP TO 90.00. HOLSTEIN HEIFER CALVES RETURN TO FARM UP TO 185.00. BEEF X CALVES RETURN TO FARM. UP TO 85.00. HOGS: TOP QUALITY UP TO 33.00, HEAVY UP TO 28.30, LIGHT 20.00-32.00, FEEDER PIGS BY THE HEAD UP TO 27.50. SOWS: 12.00-18.00. MALE HOGS: 4.00-11.00. LAMBS: 70-85 LBS. UP TO 70.00, 85-125 LBS. UP TO 68.00,30-60 LBS. UP TO 82.50, CULLS UP TO <55.00. SHEEP: UP TO 32.00. GOATS: ALL BY THE HEAD, LARGE 40.00-92.00; MEDIUM 20.00-50.00; SMALL 7.00-39.00. Lancaster Stockyards Lancaster, PA Cattle Sales Every Monday 10 HM Sheep, Goals, Calves, Hogs Jim Hunsicker, Mgr. 717-394-7915 717-656-4264 New Holland, PA (717) 354-4996 (717) 445-7561 Hi Mag (Ag Lime Spreading) Hi-Cal Also in bags, pulverized, pelletized and feed grade Type NCF 36” & 48” Galvanized Fans w/Motor and Box. Also Fan Shutters. • f ,06 ea. .04 ea. 015 ea. .015 ea
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