AB-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 1,2001 ™THiS Small Packages Take a hint from St Nicholas ' while holiday shopping this year Think small but sweet This patro saint ot childien. w'hn celehiates hi day on Decembei 6, left candies and thildien's shoes In the Middle Age Thomas Naogeorgus (1511-1563) d< "Children's Day' otfeiings this way nuts, and prayeis they bung, and besides. / As caps, and shoes, and pen. kirtles they hide ' What it your gifts had to fit in ihe space ot a child's clog'’ Good things tan come in small packages, it you’re clever The simple gift of youi pres ence. your time and laughter, and your listening eai are lust a tew possible presents lhat could be pledged in a shoe Tile clues tor a scavengei hunt might show the path to items that won’t fit into a child’s shoe Little slicks bin A the fire; great ones pul it out. car Arrange now for cookie swaps or other exchanges of services for this busy time. Snowball Cookies 3'4 cup (1-1/2 slicks) butter 1 4 cup unsifted powdered sugar 1 '3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3 cup cornmeal 1-3/4 cups Hour I'4 teaspoon salt powdered sugar, for finishing .powdered sug.ir Y\7 on them while ~-c' tlicy aie still / ‘'pp'y a ' ,ec- Picheat o\en to 350°f/ f JKp* o nd coating and set lack to lower\ / jJHr when axil third Cream buttei. stig- M , Kes 3 dozen Metal Roofing & Siding Since 1948 jmrnsm. A. B. Martin Roofing Supply 150 Slate Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 Why Pay More - For Less BUY DIRECT • WE MANUFACTURE Roofing & Siding in the following Aluminum • Galvanized • Galvalume 1 8+ Color Painted, #1 & #2 Material Low Prices - Fast Delivery Free Literature 1-800-373-3703 717-445-6885 Fauquier Livestock Exchange, Inc. Marshall, Virginia (540) 364-1566 Under New Management Graded Feeder Cattle Sales Fresh Cattle Weighed In And Sold Same Day 2nd week ot every month. 4lh week of every month Monday Dec 10. 730 PM Calf & Yearling REGULAR SALES EVERY TUESDAY 1:30 PM “Specializing in Top Quality Angus Cattle” ORDER BUYING AVAILABLE Jerry Hall, Manager St. Nicholas, Dec. 6 ars, and samlla Mix coni meal. Hour, and salt, then add to butter mixture Shape into I inch balls and bake on “leased baking sheets lor 12 to 15 minutes Silt '> 01.0 FARMER’S WEATHER PROVERBS ( lear autumn, windy winter. I )ecember cold, with snow, brings rye everywhere. 1 | GREAT GIFT IDEA! Spread holiday cheer all through the year with a sub scnption to The Old Farmers Almanac To order, visit www almanac com or call 800 729 9265, ext 220 SUPER SPECIALS on Patz =llMii am Orders must be received by Dec. 15, 2001 Choice of 5-inch or 8-inch drive pulley to neve heavy loads. • 16-inch belt conveys up to 95 cu. ft. or 3,900 pounds of feed per minute. • 12-inch belt conveys up to 55 cu. ft. or 3,900 pounds per minute. • Smooth belt for horizontal conveying. • Textured belt for inclines up to 30 degrees, • Lengths from 4 to 200 ft. • Options include covers, hoppers, spouts, diverters and belt wipers. • Choice of belt speeds. • Ask about the full line of Patz Conveyors c» Lynchburg Weekly State Graded Feeder Cattle Lynchburg, Va. November 26,2001 Report Supplied By USDA STATE GRADED FEEDER CATTLE: 454 head; 176 steers; 278 heif ers. Prices follow with average weights and average prices in parentheses where applicable. STEERS; Med. and Lge. 1: 22 head 400-500 lb (459 lb) 90-93.00 (91.63); 34 head 500-600 lb (554 lb) 86.25-87.75 (87.18); 18 head 600-700 lb (650 lb) 79.25-79.50 (79.37). Med. and Lge. 2: 18 head 400-500 lb (460 lb) 85-91.75 (90.27); 20 head 500-600 lb (545 lb) 86.25-87.25 (86.55); 11 head 600-700 lb (632 lb) 75- 77.00(76.47). HEIFERS: Med. and Lge. 1: 6 head 300-400 lb (353 lb) 92.50-94.00 (93.73); 30 head 400-500 lb (454 lb) 87-87.25 { 87.18); 27 head 500-600 lb (555 lb) 74.75- 75.25 (75.06); IS head 600-700 lb (635 lb) 74-75.00 (74.06). Med. and Lge. 2: 14 head 300-400 lb (357 lb) 95-96.00 (95.63); 44 head 400-500 lb (459 lb) 83.75-86.75 (86.21); 31 head 500-600 lb (547 lb) 73.75-75.50 (74.82); 8 head 600-700 lb (649 lb) 75.50-75.75 (75.72). Med. and Lge. 3; IS head 400-500 lb (448 lb) 71- 76.00 (73.63). Small 1; 12 head 300-400 lb (369 lb) 78.50; 23 head 400-500 lb (450 lb) 76-7.50 (78.08); 16 head 500-600 lb (525 lb) 67-71.00 (67.24). WEEKLY AUCTION: FEEDER CATTLE; 320 head. Feeder bulls 1.00- 2.00 higher. Prices based on in weights. HOLSTEIN STEERS: 18 head. Med. and Lge. 2: 200-300 lb 77.50; 300-500 lb 90.00; 500-700 lb 58-60.00; 700-900 lb 55.50. BULLS; 171 head. Med. and Lge. 1: 300-400 lb 85.00; 400-500 lb 87.50- 104.00; 500-600 lb 80-85.00. Small 1; 200-300 lb 80-85.00; 300-400 lb 71- 84..50; 400-500 lb 65-82.00; 500-600 lb Belt Feeders & Conveyors CEDAR CREST 800 ' 6 EQUIPMENT Parts Stores: East Earl —717-354-0584 • Quarryville— 57-72.00. Med. and Lge. 2: 200-300 lb 90- 99.00; 300-400 lb 90-98.00; 400-500 lb 87.50-94.50; 500-600 lb 74-83.00; 6500- 700 lb 66-73.00. Carlisle Livestock Carlisle, Pa. Report Supplied by Auction Tuesday, November 27,2001 SLAUGHTER CATTLE: STEERS SELECT AND CHOICE 62.75-65.50; HEIFERS CHOICE 60.25-65.25; COWS, BREAKERS 38.00-42.00, COUPLE HEIFER TYPES 42.50-46.00, BONERS 36.00-40.00, LEAN 36.00- 40.25, 810 MIDDLE,LOW DRESSIN- G.LIGHTS 32.00-37.00, SHELLY 31.00 AND DOWN; BULLS 1675-1995 LBS. 45.00-54.00. FEEDER CATTLE: TOO FEW FOR MARKET TEST. CALVES RETURN ING TO THE FARM. HOLSTEIN BULLS «I 80-130 LBS. 62.50-122.00; HOLSTEIN HEIFERS #1 80-125 LBS. 380.00-570.00; BEEF X HEIFERS 90- 110 LBS. 120.00-200.00. SWINE: HOGS US#l-3 220-280 LBS. 30.00-31.25, 290-380 LBS. 25.00-30.00; SOWS 350-700 LBS. 22.50-30.50; FEEDER PIGS BY THE LB. 20-21 LBS. 140.00-150.00, 23-35 LBS. 122.50- 127.50,35-40 LBS. 102.50-112.00. GOATS: BY THE HEAD, LARGE NANNIES AND BILLIES 65.00-119.00, FANCY KIDS 60.00-78.00, FLESHY KIDS 42.50-57.50, SMALL,THIN 24.00- 40.00. LAMBS: GOOD 80-130 LBS. 72.50- 92.50. SALE EVERY TUES. 5 P.M. FOR RABBITS, POULTRY AND EGGS; 6:30 P.M. FOR LIVESTOCK START ING WITH CALVES; SPECIAL FAT CATTLE SALE TUBS., DEC. 4; SPE CIAL FEEDER CATTLE SALE TUES., DEC. 18; STATE GRADED FEEDER PIG SALE FRL. DEC. 14. Feed one to six lots different rations. Choice of 5-inch or 8-inch drive pulley to move heavy loads. End loading can minimize conveyor investment. You can even convey and feed with one machine to save ie and money. ioicg of 12- or 16- inch belt. Concave trough carries ire feed. eders mount easily on either side of your feed bunk in the middle. Or mount from the ceiling inside the For dependable service and a good supply of parts, ee: 339 King Street, Myen RECEIVING 7:30-10:30 A.M. SALE 1 P.M.; CHRISTMAS GOAT, LAMB. SHEEP SALE FRIDAY, DEC. 14. RE CEIVING 8 A.M.-12:30 P.M. SALE 1 HOUR AFTER PIG SALE. RED CARPET TACK AND HORSE SALE FRL, JAN 18 STARTING AT 7 P.M. WITH TACK. RECEIVING 5 P.M. SMALL ANIMAL SALE NOVEMBER 27,2001 RABBITS 1.75-8.00. BUNNIES TO 1.00. CHICKENS 1.00-2.85. BANTIES .50. PIGEONS 1.00-3.25. GUINEAS PIGS 1.00. TURKEYS 3.50-4.00. ALL ANIMALS SOLD BY THE HEAD. SALE STARTS 5 P.M. National Weekly Lamb Report Des Moines, lowa November 26,2001 Report Supplied By USDA NATIONAL WEEKLY • LAMB REPORT: Prior week slaughtered lamb count for week ending Monday, Nov. 26 FORWARD CONTRACTS: Domes tic 351; Imported 0. FORMULA AR RANGEMENTS: Domestic 29,623. Imported 667. PACKER OWNED SHEEP SLAUGHTERED: Week ending Monday, Nov. 26 - DOMESTIC: 1.239 head; carcass weight range 36-101 lbs, avg. 73 lbs; dressing percentage range 49.2-SO.O, avg. 49.3; Choice or better grade 95.4%. IMPORTED: 667. FORWARD CONTRACT CHASES: None. FORMULA PURCHASES; DOMES TIC: 30,032 head; 50-96 lbs, avg. 75 lbs; price range 44.62-122.02, wtd. avg. price 107.87 per cwt. IMPORTED: 667 head; 79-72 lbs, avg. 71 lbs; 83.94-119.24, wtd.avg. 114.89. PUR-
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