AB-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 4, 2002 CbuD Ch-Chilly S-S-Sajnts Spimg nu) have sprung, but May 11, 12, and H often icveit to the colder days of winter, according to weathei lore The Ihiee Chilly Saints’ —Mamertus, Pancras and Gervais (also called Mammertuis. I v Paneralius, and Genatms 01 li w|c Servatiusl —feast days often tall JRV $1; ‘ during a cold snap. Some called J ' • them the fee Saints or frosl f U7W t *fSaints, and many farmers held I I itW'if\ f] a, planting until after the Thiee U it 1 T Chilly Saints’ days had passed *1 -1 r, t Gennans knew these days as the / ' ' Iceman Days, and the English and French watched tor a late frost around this time St Boniface (May 14) and the chilly "blackthorn winds’ were sometimes associated with them, too St. Pancras Day {May 12) never passes without frost. c« Peas will germinate in garden soil as cool as 40°F. Rhubarb Muffins 1/2 cup safflower oil 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 5 cups flour 1-1 <3 cups sugar 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups chopped rhubarb 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (optional) Carlisle Livestock Market Special Orthodox Easter Sale Carlisle, Pa. Report Supplied by Auction Friday, April 26 LAMBS: 515 HEAD, 20-29 LBS. CHOICE 137.00-140.00, GOOD 100.00- MED. 88.00-97.00; 30-39 LBS. CHOICE 135.00-160.00, GOOD 101.00- MEDIUM 70.00-96.00; 40-49 LBS. CHOICE 140.00-163.00, GOOD 110.00-138.00, MEDIUM Just A Reminder OPEN lOUSE Monday May 6 11 a.m. to * Check Last Week’s Lan> "Building and Equipment by Northeast Agrl Systems " Visit nßaßri.com , For More Information On These Products ■ Northeast Agri Systems, Inc. Fly way Business Park Oelmorva Office Slore Hours. lllllCl 139 A West Airport Road 305 University Ave Monday Friday lUUw| Uttti PA 17543 Fedetalsburg Md 730amt04 30 pm XX 1 800-673 2SBO 1 800 735-6361 Ph (717)569-2702 410 754-9434 Email On eagri com Preheat oven to 375°F Mix first tom ingredients, then sill in the dry ingre dients, mixing at low speed hold in rhubarb Pour into kjl gieased muffin tins Sprinkle with unna mon sugar, if do sired. Bake foi 20 minutes Makes about 30 muffins. 68.00- 50-59 LBS. CHOICE 120.00- GOOD 100.00-118.00, ME DIUM 75.00-99.00; 60-69 LBS. CHOICE 103.00- GOOD 90.00-99.00, ME DIUM 61.00-89.00; 70-79 LBS. CHOICE 90.00- GOOD 80.00-89.00, 2 HEAD 73 LBS. 70.00; 80-105 LBS. GOOD AND CHOICE 82.00-90.00. WOOL LAMBS AND SHEEP: 16 HEAD 135-225 LBS. 16.00-74.00. GOATS: 319 HEAD. LARGE NAN NIES AND BILLIES 53.00-138.00, FANCY KIDS 60.00-74.00, FLESHY KIDS 40.00-59.00, SMALL AND THINI6.OO-39.00. Manta f caster Farming For Full Details Ropair'servic© ICT 4Mb Etectrld Work by ifP BRICKERVILLE ELECTRIC jfflg 430 East nyfjr 28th Division Highway Lititz, PA # 717-626*7536 A' OLD IAHMER’S WEATHER PROVERBS A fog and a small Moon hnny out an easterly wind soon, Shear your sheep in May and shear them all away. Weather Enthusiasts! Record and track local conditions in our NEW full color Weather Journal ($1495 + S 3 95 SSH) To order call 800 895 9265, ext 220, or visit our Web site www almanac .com/go/u(0205. #€*/ / V Cwna ••• *—r / tt* iktlM S /<* N*w OHwratlMi S» / Z NwilhNl <Z f •^b> /^=^3^£X’ / ' ■ s sSa t^^"''''^/ & * Lester Landis, Jr. |m, Pj Lexington Rd.-» / ...iiclng by: ggg Eighty-Four Livestock Auction Eighty-Four, Pa. Monday, April 29,2002 Report Supplied By Auction CATTLE 175...(PDA)...Compared with last week’s sale..cows steady to 1.50 lower. COWS: Breakers 75-80% lean 38.50-41.00, Boners 80-85% lean 36.00- Lean 85-90% lean 34.00- Shells 33.00 and down. BULLS: Yield Grade 2 1020-2065 lbs 44.00- FEEDER CATTLE: STEERS: few Me dium 1 335-625 lbs 87.00-90.00; HEIF ERS: few Medium 1 400-650 lbs 76.00- Medium and Large 2 325-485 lbs 53.00-71.00, 565-710 lbs 50.00-67.00; BULLS: Medium and Large 2 320-620 lbs 60.00- CALVES 185...(A11 calves sold per cwt). VEALERS: Standard and Good 75-120 lbs 45.00-75.00, Utility 50-80 lbs 21.00-41.00. FARM CALVES: Holstein bulls steady to 10.00 lower..No 1 Holstein bulls 90-130 lbs 130.00- 80-85 lbs 130.00- No 2 85-125 lbs 85.00- few No 1 Holstein heifers 90-120 lbs 515.00-595.00, No 2 60-85 lbs 160.00-395.00, Weak and Standard Holsteins 70-280 lbs 75.00-180.00. Beef type bulls and heifers 90-120 lbs 105.00-160.00. HOGS 0...N0 MARKET TEST! FEEDER PIGS 14...2-3 25-35 lbs 22.00-23.00. per head. SHEEP 113... Slaughter lambs steady to 20.00 higher. SLAUGH TER LAMBS: Choice 30-50 lbs 117.50-150.00, 55-70 lbs 125.00- 80-90 lbs 86.00- Good and Choice 45-70 lbs 90.00-110.00. SLAUGHTER SHEEP: 22.00- Yearlings 48.00- GOATS 76. ..(All sold by the head with weights estimated). Bil lies: 70-100 lbs 44.00-73.00, 100-150 lbs 76.00-90.00. Nannies: 50-70 lbs 24.00-42.00, 70-100 lbs 43.00- 100-140 lbs 73.00- Kids: Select 2 20-40 lbs 33.00-43.00, 40-60 lbs 40.00- Select 3 20-40 lbs 15.00- 40-60 lbs 27.00-35.00. «- Lexington Rd Erb’s Mennonlte Church Doe Run Road Financln; Fulton Bank and Lebanon Valley Farmer! Bank (717) 274-e9O! or 1900-214-1222 Ml. «20« Mfttr PPiC Equal Onwrtiinlly Lender Morrison’s Cove Livestock Martinsburg, Pa. Report Supplied by Auction Monday, April 29,2002 CATTLE: 71 HEAD. STEERS: CHOICE 64.00-67.00, GOOD 61.00-65.00. HEIFERS: CHOICE 63.00-66.00, GOOD 60.00-63.00. COWS: UTILITY AND COMMER CIAL 35.50-42.00, CANNER AND LOW CUTTER 28.00-37.00. BULLOCKS: GOOD & CHOICE 51.00-57.00. BULLS; YG+NI 48.00-56.25. FEEDER CATTLE: STEERS 55.00-75.00, BULLS 52.00-68.00, HEIF- We Salute Our Fanning Industry Wmi»Wa«Bl|mUl watmM . AlWjb<TpU«fr|B||B| ffl: • DRIES WHITE •NO WET FLOORS • IS COMPATIBLE WITH DISINFECTANT AND FLY SPRAYS • DOES NOT RUB OFF EASILY • WASHES OFF WINDOWS & PIPELINES EASILY BARN CLEANING SERVICE AVAILABLE WITH COMPRESSED AIR To have your barn cleaned with air it will clean off dust, cob webs & lots of the old lime This will keep your bam looking cleaner & whiter longer CALL US ABOUT ON THE FARM FLY CONTROL Serving Southeastern Pa. And More BEITZEL’S SPRAYING Witmer, PA 17585 717-392-7227 or Toll Free 1-800-727-7228 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS LICENSED 37 YEARS EXPERIENCE INSURED 5 Trucks For Air Cleaning And Whitewashing RADIO DISPATCHED TRUCKS Barn Spraying Is Our Business, not a sideline. Spraying Since 1961 ERS 53.00-72.00. CALVES: 80 HEAD. CHOICE 105.00- GOOD 80.00-89.00, STANDARD 25.00-59.00; HOLSTEIN BULLS 90-130 LBS. 100.00-145.00, HOL STEIN HEIFERS 90-130 LBS. 175.00- HOGS: 154. US+NI-2, 27.50-30.50; US +N 1-3,25.00-27.00. FEEDER PIGS: 71 HEAD. US +NI-3 20-50 LBS. 12.00-44.00. SHEEP: 28 HEAD. CHOICE 85.00- GOOD LAMBS 80.00- SLAUGHTER EWES 26.00- GOATS: 24.00-60.00 EACH. SOWS: US +NI-3 15.00-23.00. BOARS: 12.00-20.00.
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